Quotes by Darrion Caldwell

“I have a lot of family in Ohio and Florida, and they arent able to make it down. They havent seen me all four years and they thought coming to the state championship would be a good idea, but now they really get to see me in action without missing work and stuff.”

“Seeing that match gave me motivation. Ryan was undefeated and a returning state champion. To see him lose it showed me no ones invincible.”

“I have to get in shape.”

“Ive got my head on straight. Im not looking to just go out and pin everyone. Im focused on winning another state title. Thats all I care about.”

“I saw him beat Phil Black. That tells you something about him.”

“It wasnt as easy as it looked. Hes really a tough opponent, he kept coming at me, I wasnt expecting him to come at me like that. He did his part and wrestled me tough.”

“A lot of people say Im not really that good on my feet. I didnt turn a lot I took him down most of the time, and that shows Im a well rounded wrestler.”

“My ability gets overlooked because hes a four-time state champ and Im a three. I know I worked hard to be on the top of the podium with him. Hes probably the best wrestler in New Jersey but I cant count myself out of that category.”

“(I hope to) keep putting on a little show, thats what makes me me.”

“I feel like I couldve done a lot more. I feel I couldve been a four-time state champion, but things didnt go my way freshman year.”