Prater is a guy that a you have to respect. there is virtually never any talk on here about him, and its because he is quiet,doesn't participate in post match debates, and has little or no fan base, as Pratt generally has about 16 people in the stands at tournaments. But he has wrestled through kids with several state titles there, 5 I think, and has finished as high as third at Tulsa. Last summer on the freestyle tour he beat jake, not that it counts for much as it was post season freestyle, and not to say it wouldn't go the other way next time, but it gives one some idea of his versatility. I really think he'll do well at the national tournament, I guess we'll see. The western guys really put on a show at the classic (from what I hear) but I really don't think it is indicative of the balance of power right now, just in the group of seniors that was chosen and the way that they matched up. Jhris-- How did Gilliland look? I was hoping that he would do well there , but didn't want to take time off work to travel to the match. sounds like I missed a good one-- think I'll mark it on the calendar for next year.