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So what would you consider a national search? Oh wait, it's not because they hired someone within TN? WOW, maybe he was the BEST choice. I certainly think he is, and think they did a great job in their search. MAYBE you should have sat in the multiple meetings and interviews.

The word is Dayne will be with the Brothers next season

You check when I post? Really? You really need to get a life, how pitiful

why not worry about something more important in your life. Seriously

What we need around here is more cowbell

Shall we have a drink together then and get off this board?

There was a cross face,that the ref hit the wrestler for being too hard. So yes, it was illegal. NO One was KICKED out of a match, the wrestler claimed he could not continue, so he was awarded the win. How is that being kicked out? and your last statement was so far out there. I have one screen name, been using it for 6 years now. My oldest son graduated 2 years ago, so I haven't even posted on here by once or twice since. So if you are saying I'm using 2 different screen names, you are so wrong. And if you are saying that you know that I am, then "here'syoursign"

seriously? You wasted your time, and everyone else's writing this? Seriously?

I for one would love to know what you are insinuating about CBHS. You brought it up, now say it. Can't start a conversation without finishing it, unless there are no facts behind things. As for Tate being at Baylor, that has NOTHING to do with wrestling. Tate is and always will be part of the family, and no one wishes him anything but well. His leaving is something between him, his parents and the school administration, and have nothing to do with the wrestling program. So to say otherwise is talking out of your arse. So come on, let's here it. What has CBHS done that is so bad? Don't think you could name one thing, not one. And speaking of the illegal crossface. No one said it wasn't illegal. And what wrestler hasn't been accused of going a bit too hard at times. Big rivalery and someone was cranked up a bit, happens all the time. Talk to the kid, and you will see he is fine upstanding young man, that takes his wrestling very seriously.

I'm sorry, did I miss something. Is that NOT the point of a debate or arguement? To try and get the other person to see it your way? If it weren't then why argue. Like my wife says to me "you always think you are right", and my canned response. "Of course I do, why would I think I'm wrong and stand here and argue with you about something?" Seriously, if you like him or not, (which those that have grown to know him do), you have got to at least appreciate the fact that he takes time to give a detailed answer. He could simply say "you are a moron, and you are wrong", both of which might be true, but he doesn't insult, nor take offense. Just takes the time to help educate others. And for that, I am thankful.

This is so very true. Talk about sore losers. I'm sure the Father Ryan coach (who we all have a ton of respect for) is sitting around talking about if someone shook his hand or not. Matter of fact, I don't think I heard a word about hand shaking when FR and CBHS met in the finals 4 years ago, and FR won that one. I know for a fact that my son, along with others didn't shake hands after every match. We did it before each match and at the end of the dual. Why not say, "congrats, the better man won today" and move on? Seriously, this does not look well for you, and you are not making others see your school too well either. Crying is never pretty.

yeah, I say get rid of all the weight classes as well, and just have 1 champ. That way, only the very best gets the trophy, and the rest get nothing because they didn't earn it.

Not sure any one really cares which region won. It's all about the kids

I disagree. The coaches are taking time away from their families, and by splitting it you are asking them to take even more time. PLUS, consider the cost of gas, hotels, etc. You are just adding to the cost of everything, and the only thing you are getting is a shorter day. I would think that most of the coaches would rather spend a long day in the gym, then have to split it like that.

While I would love to not have to drive, I do not think Memphis would be fair to everyone. That would make Knoxville have an 7 hour drive, and Chatt have a 5-6. We really need to think of this as a group, and try and find middle ground for all. And also take in consideration that the kids do have school, so weigh ins, etc need to be worked so that it works for ALL.

Understand about getting the brackets right, and I for one can sure wait another hour to make it right for the kids, so like I said that was only one thing, but I do understand it. To be honest, the real issue with the medals seemed to be all the picture taking, that would hold a group for almost 10 minutes at times. Maybe have 2 sets of stands, and that might help things. Not totally sure, just a thought. But again, I really think it was a pretty good job considering the number of kids entered. And I for one could not have done any better, so no complaining out of me. Although, the drive from Memphis is a bit much, and would love to see something closer

While I was only there for the first 1/2 of the day, my opinion is all in all this was not a bad job. You do have to take in consideration that there were 740+ kids registered to wrestle. Pretty hard to organize that many and make it all work. While the younger kids did not have to qualify to wrestle, I would think that there needs to be something put in place to lower the number of kids that wrestle. Maybe something like, each region can put in the top 4 from regionals, they would have to a certain date to register, and then after that it would be open for the others but up to a certain number of kids. The two things that I did think needed work were... 1) Starting on time, if I'm not wrong, I think we were about an hour behind to start. 2) Medal presentaion - this was a mess, and needs to be changed. That was the really only bad thing to me. Beyond that, to me the day flowed well. You knew when the kids were up, because of the numbering system, so that wasn't a problem to me. And there wasn't a lot of down time to me, seemed like constant action

probably just haven't put those pictures up yet. Last year it took several days

here you go http://www.simplephoto.com/SC/index.cfm?fuseaction=EventGroupsListEvents&dep=3&pg=0&vid=21844&fn=ActionPixTN&egid=221563&CFID=3620&CFTOKEN=5CC1D8B3-5F5A-401A-AC96725F6B99DE44&rand=DE1489BD-4AB1-46D7-92945BD093B907B3

Congrats to your son, and to you (nothing better than that hug after their last match. I will remember that day for the rest of my life)

Wow, you really don't understand much do you? Maybe you are the one that made this HORRIBLE call, and you are just trying to defend yourself.

It's funny that just 10 seconds later, the EXACT same position was called stalemate again. Rule or not, you cannot be that inconsistant. NO WAY. This was a horrible call, and just not right for the kids involved. Bottom line, defend it all you want. It was not right, and the kids got cheated.

It's the same position they were in ALL match, and every single time before it was called a stalemate. WHY was it called stalling this time? Please, bad call and you shouldn't be "balsy" as a ref, you should call it straight down the middle.

Yeah, absolutely a great job TSSAA. Thanks so much for doing that, really will help the sport grow.

ha ha ha, good one. First, I'm not a Fr Ryan fan, but I will tell you, the kid was screwed, by the ref. Second, I'm free to say it, so deal with it. I hate that people like you get on here and complain about people stating their feelings about the refs, when we all know there is a problem