About time for this...

[Mattski]

Can we start an Belgian A5 thread, I too have quite a collection. Have to include pre-1968 or 62 supreposed O/U, especially .410 and 20 guages. My dad passed in December and I began at the old fieldhouse watching Chris Cambell, Chuck Yagala, and Scottt/Mark Trizzino etc. You're my kinda Iowan.

I wrestled 2-10 grade living in Burlington. Moved to Spfld, MO. 2 time state qualifier in Missouri (Yes I know nothing like Iowa) and wrestled for a bit DII at NE Mo St (Truman St). Used to love Iowa wrestling, now love wrestling and Iowa is waining with me under Brands. Feels like Zaleskey and we can't recruit at elite level, exspecially after losting Bassett Now Iowa will be tortured for next 5 years with what could have been.

A "Gun models I own that were invented and/or designed by John M Browning" thread would be great!
Nothing beats a 20 gauge round knob long tang Lightning Superposed imo.

 

[Deerwrestler69]

I feel like I’m being racially profiled……

- my username is my training center in GA Alpha Omega Coachphil.
- wrestled in HS. (wrestling claim to fame: Sam Henson was my roommate in college and went on to coach my nephew at the same college)
- In the real world, I’m the account executive for an HVAC financing company
- pet parent to 2 dogs, 6 snakes, 2 rats, and 1 chameleon
- I ride a Harley. My road-name is “DoubleStuff” (because I’m a double stuffed Oreo) get it? Oreo?
- I’m bi-racial and readily make fun of race and totally enjoy race-baiting. Sadly, this is a trait passed on to my kids, who both think they have the same rights that I do, however, they are both only 1/4 pounders and therefore cannot have the same liberties as I do because their father married a black woman and half of me does not approve
- six awesome grand babies! From my oldest son who still lives in South Georgia and guides hunts and trains the dogs at Millpond Plantation
- most have probably figured out my political affiliation. And if you haven’t, please consult with someone who has
- I’m a gun freak…. It’s bad. Like really bad. Put it like this, whether it’s a civil war or Zombie Apocalypse, I’m ready to both.
- I’ve always wondered if part of my white-half once owned part of my black-half. (I know, I’m a sicko)
- Harley Street Glide
- Toyota 4Runner
- Lincoln MKS

I hope multiple people have been offended by this. And those that aren’t offended should be ashamed of yourselves for laughing.

The race-baiting and wondering if your white self once owned your black half. That cracks me up. But history shows it could be your black half could have actually owned your black half as well. Can't assume anything there Double Stuff.

 

[Anon1746362370]

I'm Huck from the original cessool (can't figure out how to change it-tried many times).
Mom threw me in the YMCA wrestling program in Keokuk in Kindergarten, moved to Hannibal, MO in 5th grade.
3 medals and one championship (choked as a Jr.). Wrestled for Missouri Valley, started most of freshman year and then during my redshirt sophomore year got deathly ill and hung it up.
Taught & coached wrestling and football for about 25 years in Missouri before moving to the "dark side" and going into administration my last 5 years.
Retired two years ago and moved to Southwest Florida because my wife (pic given on the last board) and I love the beach and golf. I now work at a golf coarse and I've found it to be a pretty good gig.
3 boys, 1 girl, no grandkids yet (which I'm not complaining).
One son wrestled and was pretty good but gave it up going into 8th grade because all his buddies played roundball. Loved hearing people cheering for a kid named Gable Hawk at a basketball game...lol
Closing in on 30 NCAA's but missed the last two, planning to start again next season in STL. Love going to NCAA's and seeing/meeting all the former/current Hawkeye greats at the socials and around town.
Although I "hate" PSU, OSU, tOSU, etc, I love the sport and respect anyone that even makes it through a season, even at the high school level. I think the "wrestling community" is second to none and is such a special group. I've met so many great fans from other schools and being able to just sit and talk wrestling over a good beverage with them.
Miss coaching the sport for sure.
Drive a Tacoma, have two dogs and a pig.

Also AOphil was a multiple time champ in Missouri and was a super stud, probably has one of the most epic state title program pictures ever seen...you can really see the happiness radiating from his eye(s).

 

[hawkeyeandy]

Lifelong resident of Pennsylvania and graduate of PSU. Followed Spencer to this board and have hung around ever since. Over that time, I have learned much about the tradition of Iowa wrestling and now root for the Hawks.

 

[PinkShizzle]

Graduated from UNI (psychology and exercise science degrees), did programs at LSU and Hawaii, and then got my Master's at Long Beach State (kinesiology with an emphasis in sport and exercise psychology).

I played rugby in college at Long Beach. We won conference and made it to D1 nationals every year, but never could win the title. After, I played in men's league (the team won the D1 national title last year, the year after I fully quit playing, go figure). I was fortunate enough to travel and play in Australia, England, Scotland, Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, and Hungary.

 

[PinkShizzle]

Alright, I’ll play. Yes, I’m a cop, 28 years of LA County Law Enforcement.

I started wrestling in Jr. High and my HS coach wrestled collegiately at Cal State Fullerton. Iowa was dominating at the time (early 90’s) and my coach told us a lot of Gable-isms to motivate us. One in particular was “You can’t control how naturally athletic you are, or how big you are, but you can control how much you want to win and how hard you’re willing to work for it.” Those words helped motivate 14 year-old me and I’ve been a Hawk fan ever since.

Props to you for being an LA county cop. Respect.

As a Long Beach guy, CSU Fullerton disgusts me but your coach used Gable-isms, and I can appreciate that.

 

[JasonBrantley]

I fell down the stairs three weeks ago. That makes it five times now the last few years. Sure as f*ck not going for number six that's for damn sure.

 

[JasonBrantley]

I said that for number two, three, four, etc. so yeah the scary part is you have no idea when it will happen again.

 

[JasonBrantley]

Whelp see you guys in another two years or whenever we start winning again.

 

[so cal hawkfan]

Props to you for being an LA county cop. Respect.

As a Long Beach guy, CSU Fullerton disgusts me but your coach used Gable-isms, and I can appreciate that.

I actually lived in Long Beach right by CSULB while I was in the police academy. Good times.

 

[Iron Doc]

So old I stowed away on the Ark. (I hope this doesn't damage anyone's theology). Direct descendant of Cain.
3rd string end of bench HS basketball Center. Too skinny (at that time) to be an enforcer. My hero was Reggie Harding, the late Pistons Center.
Had a kid that wrestled in college and one in college track.
Have a grandmonster wrestling in HS in Minnesota.
Have a great-grandmonster in every youth sport available in NW Iowa.
There is nothing on this planet better tasting than smoked carp.

 

[PinkShizzle]

I actually lived in Long Beach right by CSULB while I was in the police academy. Good times.

Awesome. I lived directly across the street from the pyramid.

 

[raoul_duke]

I feel like I’m being racially profiled……

- my username is my training center in GA Alpha Omega Coachphil.
- wrestled in HS. (wrestling claim to fame: Sam Henson was my roommate in college and went on to coach my nephew at the same college)
- In the real world, I’m the account executive for an HVAC financing company
- pet parent to 2 dogs, 6 snakes, 2 rats, and 1 chameleon
- I ride a Harley. My road-name is “DoubleStuff” (because I’m a double stuffed Oreo) get it? Oreo?
- I’m bi-racial and readily make fun of race and totally enjoy race-baiting. Sadly, this is a trait passed on to my kids, who both think they have the same rights that I do, however, they are both only 1/4 pounders and therefore cannot have the same liberties as I do because their father married a black woman and half of me does not approve
- six awesome grand babies! From my oldest son who still lives in South Georgia and guides hunts and trains the dogs at Millpond Plantation
- most have probably figured out my political affiliation. And if you haven’t, please consult with someone who has
- I’m a gun freak…. It’s bad. Like really bad. Put it like this, whether it’s a civil war or Zombie Apocalypse, I’m ready to both.
- (I know, I’m a sicko)
- Harley Street Glide
- Toyota 4Runner
- Lincoln MKS

I hope multiple people have been offended by this. And those that aren’t offended should be ashamed of yourselves for laughing.

 

[raoul_duke]

I feel like I’m being racially profiled……

- my username is my training center in GA Alpha Omega Coachphil.
- wrestled in HS. (wrestling claim to fame: Sam Henson was my roommate in college and went on to coach my nephew at the same college)
- In the real world, I’m the account executive for an HVAC financing company
- pet parent to 2 dogs, 6 snakes, 2 rats, and 1 chameleon
- I ride a Harley. My road-name is “DoubleStuff” (because I’m a double stuffed Oreo) get it? Oreo?
- I’m bi-racial and readily make fun of race and totally enjoy race-baiting. Sadly, this is a trait passed on to my kids, who both think they have the same rights that I do, however, they are both only 1/4 pounders and therefore cannot have the same liberties as I do because their father married a black woman and half of me does not approve
- six awesome grand babies! From my oldest son who still lives in South Georgia and guides hunts and trains the dogs at Millpond Plantation
- most have probably figured out my political affiliation. And if you haven’t, please consult with someone who has
- I’m a gun freak…. It’s bad. Like really bad. Put it like this, whether it’s a civil war or Zombie Apocalypse, I’m ready to both.
- I’ve always wondered if part of my white-half once owned part of my black-half. (I know, I’m a sicko)
- Harley Street Glide
- Toyota 4Runner
- Lincoln MKS

I hope multiple people have been offended by this. And those that aren’t offended should be ashamed of yourselves for laughing.

 

[raoul_duke]

I feel like I’m being racially profiled……

- my username is my training center in GA Alpha Omega Coachphil.
- wrestled in HS. (wrestling claim to fame: Sam Henson was my roommate in college and went on to coach my nephew at the same college)
- In the real world, I’m the account executive for an HVAC financing company
- pet parent to 2 dogs, 6 snakes, 2 rats, and 1 chameleon
- I ride a Harley. My road-name is “DoubleStuff” (because I’m a double stuffed Oreo) get it? Oreo?
- I’m bi-racial and readily make fun of race and totally enjoy race-baiting. Sadly, this is a trait passed on to my kids, who both think they have the same rights that I do, however, they are both only 1/4 pounders and therefore cannot have the same liberties as I do because their father married a black woman and half of me does not approve
- six awesome grand babies! From my oldest son who still lives in South Georgia and guides hunts and trains the dogs at Millpond Plantation
- most have probably figured out my political affiliation. And if you haven’t, please consult with someone who has
- I’m a gun freak…. It’s bad. Like really bad. Put it like this, whether it’s a civil war or Zombie Apocalypse, I’m ready to both.
- I’ve always wondered if part of my white-half once owned part of my black-half. (I know, I’m a sicko)
- Harley Street Glide
- Toyota 4Runner
- Lincoln MKS

I hope multiple people have been offended by this. And those that aren’t offended should be ashamed of yourselves for laughing.

 

[Iron Doc]

Rats?!?!?!

 

[jerseyhawk]

very average varsity wrestler in NJ 9th-12th grade and continued for a bit of at the college club level. wish i started a lot sooner! grew up watching iowa dominate their opponents on youtube and always tried to emulate that style. wandered around a bit with my life before finally deciding to apply to medical school. ill be finishing residency soon and attribute a lot of what i've accomplished to this sport.

 

[Bones Malone]

Son of a coach. So, began wrestling at a young age. First with older sisters and then my brother who is two years older. Went the the state tournament yearly when it was held at The Barn, again beginning at a very young age. It was considered our “family vacation”. Never been since it was moved and not a priority to do so…Any/all wrestling on IPTV was viewed as a family affair. Wrestled in Vets as soph & senior, losing to two future Hawkeyes as a senior. In addition to wrestling, played football & baseball throughout HS in the now defunct Lakes Conference & ran track senior year. No college wrestling (HEW) for me but played one year of JUCO football, finding out quickly being an undersized CB has “limitations” and size/athleticism matters in JUCO football. Loved football & baseball. Liked wrestling but seemingly did so, because it was expected of me.

Grew up hunting/fishing in NW Iowa but live in Burlington now. Dad bought me a BPS 12 ga. at Kautzky’s in FtD in lieu of a class ring. Hunted turkeys when living in KS but only one season since moving back to Iowa. I now find myself more passionate about fishing. I’m in my 2nd season owning a cabin on Spirit Lake and just finished cleaning a limit of walleyes tonight, after a long day catching smallmouth. I fish daily but just being at the lake is enough.

Someone mentioned Thumper Thorson. He was a friend of my Dad & uncle and I remember him presenting me with medal/bracket at FD kids tourney. I also remember going with Dad to visit Sherwyn at his home in FD. Dad always said Thumper had a saying…If I’m remembering it right…“10,000 Swedes running through the weeds, chased by one Norwegian”…

Cool Hand Luke was a favorite movie and my nickname in HS was Bones…
I own multiple heavy Brownings but my gun of choice for pheasants is a Benelli Legacy 20 ga due to weight. I’m 60.
I use a Super Black Eagle 12 ga for turkey. Enough from me…

 

[Bones Malone]

Son of a coach. So, began wrestling at a young age. First with older sisters and then my brother who is two years older. Went the the state tournament yearly when it was held at The Barn, again beginning at a very young age. It was considered our “family vacation”. Never been since it was moved and not a priority to do so…Any/all wrestling on IPTV was viewed as a family affair. Wrestled in Vets as soph & senior, losing to two future Hawkeyes as a senior. In addition to wrestling, played football & baseball throughout HS in the now defunct Lakes Conference & ran track senior year. No college wrestling (HEW) for me but played one year of JUCO football, finding out quickly being an undersized CB has “limitations” and size/athleticism matters in JUCO football. Loved football & baseball. Liked wrestling but seemingly did so, because it was expected of me.

Grew up hunting/fishing in NW Iowa but live in Burlington now. Dad bought me a BPS 12 ga. at Kautzky’s in FtD in lieu of a class ring. Hunted turkeys when living in KS but only one season since moving back to Iowa. I now find myself more passionate about fishing. I’m in my 2nd season owning a cabin on Spirit Lake and just finished cleaning a limit of walleyes tonight, after a long day catching smallmouth. I fish daily but just being at the lake is enough.

Someone mentioned Thumper Thorson. He was a friend of my Dad & uncle and I remember him presenting me with medal/bracket at FD kids tourney. I also remember going with Dad to visit Sherwyn at his home in FD. Dad always said Thumper had a saying…I’m remembering it right…“10,000 Swedes running through the weeds, chased by one Norwegian”…

Cool Hand Luke was a favorite movie and my nickname in HS was Bones…
I own multiple heavy Brownings but my gun of choice for pheasants is a Benelli Legacy 20 ga due to weight. I’m 60.
I use a Super Black Eagle 12 ga for turkey. Enough from me…

And I love me some John Prine