tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13009903.post113468596537114315..comments2007-04-17T16:06:38.539-07:00DanGable.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03454434672114917960noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13009903.post-1137029021023484522006-01-11T17:23:00.000-08:002006-01-11T17:23:00.000-08:00Coach Gable,<BR/><BR/>This is somewhat off the subject but I was curious as to what your thoughts were on it...<BR/><BR/>This football season the Indianapolis Colts had a chance to go undefeated and place themselves in the history books as the second team in NFL history to do so, however as soon as they were locked in to a playoff bid their focus seemed to change from domination to only the Super Bowl. They pulled many of their starters, losing 2 of their last three games. Now I realize that championships are the ultimate goal for a team but at the same time, I feel at least that if you have the opportunity to dominate that you should do so. <BR/><BR/>It reminded me of a speech that you gave at the U of Iowa camp in the summer of 1998 regarding this subject, you spoke about how America needed wrestling and gave an example of a distance runner (not sure of the name) who had a chance to set a new world record but once victory in this particular race (I believe it was the Olympics) was assured he slowed down and didn't perform to his full potential. <BR/><BR/>I didn't know if you'd like to elaborate more on this subject as I enjoyed the speech you gave immensely and would imagine that all the website visitors would like to hear it as well.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>-Brett RichAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13009903.post-1136704862318271052006-01-07T23:21:00.000-08:002006-01-07T23:21:00.000-08:00Dan -<BR/><BR/>I stumbled onto you blog while checking some NJ wrestling results. Glad I did. While my wrestling knowledge is limited I certainly knew of you and a bit of your wonderful career on and off the mat.<BR/><BR/>I never wrestled or was particularly interested in it - my high school didn't offer it in the mid 80s. I was more of a traditionalist with the -ball sports.<BR/><BR/>I now have two sons, 5 & 3 (and an 11 mo old daughter but I'll let her master walking first), and we love hitting area high school matches. I've become fascinated with the sport and think it would be great for the boys to pursue.<BR/><BR/>Can you direct me to a solid foundational book/tape/dvd that would be good for a parent like me that knows very little about the sport. I really want to expand my knowledge base so I can help the boys along the way if they continue to show interest.<BR/><BR/>Any feedback from you, or other readers if they see this comment, is greatly appreciated. You can reach me at thenardones@gmail.com.<BR/><BR/>Thanks and all best to you in 2006.Nardone's Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09649799731832572147noreply@blogger.com