West Virginia wrestling will have a big void. It will be something to not see him in the corner. There's a lot of history going out the door with him. He's a tremendous person and has had a tremendous impact on West Virginia wrestling.

I think this is the year we finally close the deal. We're all wrestling good. I think this is the year we end that choking talk.

We'll sweat it out. I don't think any of these kids will give it to us. I know everybody is shooting for us. Stay focused and don't do anything stupid.

It's hard to find wrestling partners for her on the team because of her weight. We don't have a lot of light-weight kids.

Sure, people winked at wrestling,

Once upon a time, St. Louis was recognized as the Mecca of wrestling. Times change and, while a select few have remembered that time, the general recognition of St. Louis' role in wrestling had been generally forgotten. Perhaps this will bring a little of that memory back.