Perhaps I'm missing something but it almost sounds as if you're coach has some kind of "big-guy" syndrome. What it takes to be a HW? Besides some extra poundage I don't get it. Different attributes seem to accompany different sizes and it's always been that way from what I've always seen - not just wrestling, either. Smaller guys are usually quicker and wiry with crisper technique and as you get to the "big boys" the speed and finesse is replaced by strength and power. I know that's a generalization but that's typically the case. Personally, though, I like the idea of your coach matching up the different sizes. The HW you were paired with learns to move and think faster (too bad he can't see that and instead cries about it) while you get used to dealing with a larger opponent which could make your normal weight class opponents seem much lighter. Again, maybe I'm missing something but it sounds like your coach has some kind of misplaced ego. He may very well be a good coach but being a strong competitor and a good coach don't always go hand in hand. As far as that farmer's walk around the track I'd say carrying 200 pounds total for a quarter mile is... well... badass.

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