Ben Kueter

[burk11]

Prolly had to be tough with a name like Sherwyn.

For the folks who have followed the University of Iowa athletics for any length of time, and had the privilege watching Fort Dodge native Sherwyn Thorson, he will always be remembered.

On the mat or on the field, the 'Thumper' resides in a place of honor among University of Iowa athletes, and alumni.

 

[Trapper85]

For the folks who have followed the University of Iowa athletics for any length of time, and had the privilege watching Fort Dodge native Sherwyn Thorson, he will always be remembered.

On the mat or on the field, the 'Thumper' resides in a place of honor among University of Iowa athletes, and alumni.

Know I've mentioned it before, but he was my dad's neighbor in FD for a number of years and based on some stories my dad shared, he was quite an entertaining character in his later years. And obviously was an amazing 2-sport athlete. He set the bar high for Kueter. We'll see how he stacks up.

 

[el dub]

For the folks who have followed the University of Iowa athletics for any length of time, and had the privilege watching Fort Dodge native Sherwyn Thorson, he will always be remembered.

On the mat or on the field, the 'Thumper' resides in a place of honor among University of Iowa athletes, and alumni.

Followed Iowa for any length of time? I have followed the hawks for decades and lived in FD for a year. But I don’t remember hearing about Sherwyn. Evah….

 

[so cal hawkfan]

Well he committed to both programs, so there is no reason to believe he won't do both.

If he excels at football, ie has serious NFL aspirations, he’d be a fool to wrestle, risking injury and a potentially lucrative pro career. Here’s to hoping hes a mediocre football player.

 

[Gobblin]

If he excels at football, ie has serious NFL aspirations, he’d be a fool to wrestle, risking injury and a potentially lucrative pro career. Here’s to hoping hes a mediocre football player.

Don’t hold your breath.

 

[el dub]

If he excels at football, ie has serious NFL aspirations, he’d be a fool to wrestle, risking injury and a potentially lucrative pro career. Here’s to hoping hes a mediocre football player.

Is this some kinda Jedi mind trick?

 

[Inspiteofourselves]

This isn’t to say Iowa shouldn’t Recruit him, or that he isn’t talented, but this is a case of a kid being really good in the state, but not a prime recruit in the grand scheme of things. He isn’t ranked in the top 20 at his weight as he hasn’t fared as well nationally as he has locally. He was handled by Kasson’s 182 wrestling up a weight, for instance, who though he’s going to SDSU he’s 19th nationally at 182.

No expert on Hagerty but he did take 3rd at Fargo in both freestyle and Greco. Pretty sure he placed at cadet world team trials as well. To go along with a couple state titles. It’s absurd this kid is not nationally ranked.

edit: Kueter beat Hagerty 6-3 at UWW cadet nationals for 3rd place last summer.

 

[so cal hawkfan]

Is this some kinda Jedi mind trick?

If it works then yes.

 

[IAChief32]

I’d REALLY like the add the Walrath kid from Burlington ND…

I'd like to see him jump into to freestyle.

 

[IAChief32]

No expert on Hagerty but he did take 3rd at Fargo in both freestyle and Greco. Pretty sure he placed at cadet world team trials as well. To go along with a couple state titles. It’s absurd this kid is not nationally ranked.

edit: Kueter beat Hagerty 6-3 at UWW cadet nationals for 3rd place last summer.

You are correct sir. Hagarty lost to Sonny Sasso in the semis 13-6, dropped down and beat Neves who is now #10 at 220. Willie has Hagerty at #17.

 

[el dub]

If it works then yes.

But…. Hoping for a failure in football to succeed in wrestling makes me feal… dirty. Lol

 

[Gobblin]

I'd like to see him jump into to freestyle.

Same…. Reminds of a Josh Ihnen type. Love to see what his ceiling could be in our room.

 

[el dub]

Same…. Reminds of a Josh Ihnen type. Love to see what his ceiling could be in our room.

I was kinda disappointed JI didn’t go to Iowa.

 

[Gobblin]

I was kinda disappointed JI didn’t go to Iowa.

I’m a card carrying member of that club…

 

[Inspiteofourselves]

I'd like to see him jump into to freestyle.

Agree, really like Walraths upside

 

[AFHawk86]

I’d REALLY like the add the Walrath kid from Burlington ND…

Me too. Will be interesting to see what he decides to do next.

 

[PD4thespawn]

Nobody is asking the important question. What kind of teammate is he?

All of his football team mates went to his 18 year birthday party, if that matters.

 

[smalls103]

You are correct sir. Hagarty lost to Sonny Sasso in the semis 13-6, dropped down and beat Neves who is now #10 at 220. Willie has Hagerty at #17.

Hagarty and Walrath are gonna rise a great deal on the next Big Board update. really like what i saw out of them recently.

 

[pacnorthhawkeye]

For the folks who have followed the University of Iowa athletics for any length of time, and had the privilege watching Fort Dodge native Sherwyn Thorson, he will always be remembered.

On the mat or on the field, the 'Thumper' resides in a place of honor among University of Iowa athletes, and alumni.

Wait…wut! He have a kid named Cam?

 

[funnyfletcher]

Wait…wut! He have a kid named Cam?

His son's name is Tjeran. Tjeran's son, Asle plays football at ISU

 

[Spoons]

Hagarty and Walrath are gonna rise a great deal on the next Big Board update. really like what i saw out of them recently.wal

Hagarty and Walrath are gonna rise a great deal on the next Big Board update. really like what i saw out of them recently.

Walrath was in our sectionals & districts most impressive wrestler there by far. Watched him at State and outside of maybe Voelkner he was most impressive 2A wrestler there. Hagarty is another one of those kids my son had the pleasure of wrestling growing up. Watched him a lot he is the real deal just kinda under the radar a bit.

 

[burk11]

Followed Iowa for any length of time? I have followed the hawks for decades and lived in FD for a year. But I don’t remember hearing about Sherwyn. Evah….

Seems you may be looking in the wrong places. Some thoughts;

• During your next visit to Carver Hawkeye Arena, check the trophy case/northwest corner. I believe you will find the University of Iowa’s acknowledgement of Sherwyn Thorson’s contribution to the Iowa athletic program.
• If you have the opportunity to visit the National Wrestling Hall-of-Fame, you will find Sherwyn Thorson’s name and legacy listed under NCAA Champions; the University of Iowa.
• And I might also suggest the next time you speak with Dan Gable, ask.

Go C-2

 

[so cal hawkfan]

Followed Iowa for any length of time? I have followed the hawks for decades and lived in FD for a year. But I don’t remember hearing about Sherwyn. Evah….

Old timer from the 60s I believe. I saw his obituary years ago (maybe 5 or so). If I recall his claim to fame was being the first Hawk to ever win a title at Hwt.

 

[MVPFAN]

Walrath was in our sectionals & districts most impressive wrestler there by far. Watched him at State and outside of maybe Voelkner he was most impressive 2A wrestler there. Hagarty is another one of those kids my son had the pleasure of wrestling growing up. Watched him a lot he is the real deal just kinda under the radar a bit.

Walrath seems like a 184. I'm guessing Hagarty a 197.

 

[pacnorthhawkeye]

His son's name is Tjeran. Tjeran's son, Asle plays football at ISU

I was wrong anyway. The guy I’m thinking of is Tram Thorsen. From FD and he was our delivery guy for Budweiser when I worked at The Sports Page. Guy was a monster. Think he may have played football at iowa as well tho. It’s foggy.

 

[funnyfletcher]

I was wrong anyway. The guy I’m thinking of is Tram Thorsen. From FD and he was our delivery guy for Budweiser when I worked at The Sports Page. Guy was a monster. Think he may have played football at iowa as well tho. It’s foggy.

I miss The Sports Page, I used to always go there for tenderloins when I lived up there.

 

[pacnorthhawkeye]

I miss The Sports Page, I used to always go there for tenderloins when I lived up there.

Pretty good tloin sandwiches there actually.