De Forest 285 pounder

[littleguy301]

Wouldn't improving athleticism, balance, footwork and hand fighting benefit him? Going to play D2 ball?

The point I'm making is that in general it's a fallacy that staying away from wrestling will "help" you become a better football player. Far too many college and pro coaches have made statements to the contrary. When will kids, parents, and FB coaches start listening to them?
We've got a kid who is going D2 for line right now, he just moved here from Utah. He admitted that his college coaches told him that he should wrestle (apparently he qualified for State there last year??) but he says he's just going to lift and get big. It's obvious that footwork and balance should be his priority. Hello McFly! Anybody Home?

Very valid points but some college coaches are not on that bandwagon and they believe their program of lifting, plyos and such are the better method of getting kids ready in their programs versus wrestling.

He college coach could be saying that he doesnt want this kid to drop any weight (like 20 pounds) and they want him to be on their program and they will build them the way they want. That is a very good chance this is what is happening.

Also, remember Dean Dingman from East Troy back in 88. Returning state champ and Bo S from Michagan say no way no how his kid was cutting down for his senior year in wrestling.