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Parris’ path to stardom continues in No. 6 Michigan’s decisive victory

Mason Parris arrived in Ann Arbor with big shoes to fill. After watching 2018 graduate Adam Coon compile a 116-15 career record, Michigan fans had astronomical expectations for Parris, their freshman heavyweight wrestler. Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 265 pounds, Coon was more than just a massive physical presence — he served as an the icon of the program. His graduation left first-year coach Sean Bormet scrambling to replace the three-time All-American.

Enter Parris. Hailing from Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Parris stood out as the gem of Bormet’s first recruiting class. As the top heavyweight in FloWrestling’s 2018 rankings, Parris headlined the fifth-best incoming class in the country, per The Open Mat. Parris’ storied high school career — one that included a trio of Indiana state championships and a 206-1 cumulative record on top of four honor roll appearances — drew the attention of powerhouse programs across the country.

Bormet originally planned on redshirting Parris this season to stretch his highly-anticipated collegiate career to an eventual fifth year. Most wrestlers — especially heavyweights — opt for this path under the assumption they’ll be more polished and muscular as a fifth-year senior than as a true freshman. Not Parris. Bormet had no qualms about unleashing the beast. Rest of the story at https://www.michigandaily.com/section/wrestling/parris’-path-stardom-continues-no-6-michigan’s-victory?mc_cid=739d39d282&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

January 23, 2019 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized