morelanmn

I would like to thank every school, wrestler and parent that came to

McMinn Central for this tournament. This was our first tournament

and we have learned a lot. I personally asked many people how

we could do a better tournament and each comment will be considered

for our next one. ( The one comment about moving closer to

Chattanooga, well thats not going to happen). lol

Michael Morelan

She must be tough!! What weight?

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She weighs 115 lbs this week, but she was unable to

win the 119 place on our team before she had problens.

Thanks for asking, she has a long way too go in this

sport. I just hope she can compete next year if possible.

Were tatoos ever not allowed?

Michael Morelan

What ever happened to that eager female wrestler over there (McMinn Central?)?  We had one too who moved here from California, but Highscool boys just got too tough for her.  She was quite skilled and talented, but injured while being overpowered by 16-18 year old boys.

 

Hope Procter seems to be amazing as a frosh, but experiencing similar frustrations.

 

soms

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Soms,, the female wrestler is my daughter, she has had

medical issues that has hampered her this year. ( not

injuries) She did do three pickup matches at the Lookout

Mountain tourny and won all three in a total time of less

than two minutes. She is deciding if she can do the womans

tourny in Kentucky, But I am not sure if she will make that one.

Hopefully she will be back up to a wrestling mindset her

senior year.

Michael Morelan

Do you mean tattoos?  If so, there is nothing in the NFHS regarding them.  TSSAA also has no rule against them.  It is possible that a school system could set rules against them.  As far as the undershirt is concerned, there has to be a legitimate, medical reason to wear one.  It is a rule that has been overly abused for guys that have unflattering chest flab, man boobs, or are simply dissatisfied about their appearance in a singlet.

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Thanks,, I needed to have done a spell check on that!!!!

I did see several covered at state last year. It surprised

me how many wrestlers have them.

Michael Morelan

What is the ruling on tattoos? I have seen several wrestlers

with them this year. I thought they must be covered during

a match. If they must be covered, how do you cover the

tattoos that go across the shoulders? Several times I have

witnessed the offical having the wrestlers remove the "Under Armor"

shirts, so I know that that is not an option. And what happens if

the wrestler cannot cover the tattoo?

thanks

Michael Morelan

I belive Region 3 is the Toughest region. True all regions

have some great wrestlers, But look at the records, year

after year region 3 has been near or at the top in Tennessee.

Michael Morelan

What would it take for TSSAA to sponsor female wrestling.  Texas does it, and seem to be successful with it.  If they don't think their would be enough participation, Mr. Carter can stop by Northwest High any day.  I have had enough girls to field two teams ask if we could start a girls' team because the sport interests them (and they don't play basketball) but are afraid of the culture surrounding the "boys" team.  If that isn't enough, go down to the Redbank-Soddy Daisy girls match held once a year.  Those girls take it seriously, and have fun wrestling.

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gumbi,

Hello, this post is very much like last years post on female wrestlers in

Tennessee. I know of several that are wrestling and more that would wrestle.

Our local highschool coach contacted either the Redbank or the Soddy coach

( sorry I do not remember the coach) to see is we can bring some of the

female wrestlers down to wrestle at the match. We were told that was done to

raise funds and we could not join in the meet. To me thats sad because those

schools could be a major force in getting the female wrestlers their own teams

in Tennessee.

As much as I dislike basketball I belive wrestling should develop like

basketball did. If you field a boys/men team you must field a girls/womans

team. That way the one supports the other and no conflict with the contact

of male and female. Is this costly? yes, Is this possible? yes, Is this good for

wrestling? YES.

At this time wrestling is a struggling sport all across America. Wrestlers

must sell the sport to others to keep it growing and alive. The female

wrestlers are wrestlers they even wrestle at a % bodyfat disavantage to

the male wrestlers. I will start counting the female wrestlers and post the schools

at a later time.

At this time belive these schools have or had female wrestlers

McMinn Central, McMinn Co, Seymore, Morristown area, Cookville,

thanks

Michael Morelan

Tennessee Runner,

Thanks for the great site.

Michael Morelan

I have seen 3 "fat " man races at Lenior City highschool.

They are some of the funnest things I have seen at a track meet.

Of course all of it is in fun.. but the comments were great

Comments heard:

a. do those cowboy boots have spikes?

b. when did track have a weight limit?

c. turns?

d. what is that metal tube thing called?

e. can I take my drink?

f. wait a sec that person runs track

g. how did the girl get in a fat man run?

h. We are Fast!!!!

Enjoy

Michael Morelan

McMinn Central

again

Michael Morelan

tophat

I do not know if Brian can reply on this but THANKS for the invitation to come down

and work with your wrestlers. From my point of view Bradley and Cleveland have always treated McMinn Central in a very professional manner. Even when we were down to 4 wrestlers a few years ago. We did have 18 kids this year that had never been on a mat and your recognition means a lot to me. We will see you soon.

Michael Morelan

Imright

Thanks

Michael Morelan

I have some questions.

Is this boys, girls or both?

Is Lacrosse a olympic sport?

thanks

Michael Morelan

Not to take away from the people that run the state tourny in Chattanooga, They

do a great job. But a larger place can be found. When the AAU had the Junior

Olympics at the Knoxville Convention center, they had 6 to 8 mats out and

room for 4 more. Also at this time judo had 6 sets of mats out, The dance/drill

area had a huge area and table tennis had 8 tables. The room could hold

20 mats with ease. Yes the bleachers was portable and yes the food was a lot

less money( drinks were $1.50 not $3.50). But double elimination could be done and Division II could be run at Knoxville.

Michael Morelan

No I am not from Knoxville.

I seen a old(1971-1974) photo of Cleveland and their mat's wrestling

area was square not a circle as we have now. It did look odd. But

the wrestler was mostly covered.

We were down to 3 wrestlers 3 years ago, this year we have

23 wrestlers. With 4 wrestlers going to state.

A small team can grow, wrestling must be sold to the

school, the students and the parents of these students.

Michael Morelan

Question.. why cant the kids ware the shorts? Is that a TSSAA rule?

Michael Morelan

The biggest issue I have heard from kids not in the sport is wearing

the singlet. Most said if they could have the option to wear shorts

over the singlet, they would be more likely to wrestle.

Michael Morelan

sammyben..

Thanks, I have that information,, I was wanting some details about what

the TSSAA is going to do. I have heard 7% and 9% for the male

wrestlers. I was wondering what one we will be using.

Also thanks for keeping the lights on for us while we were in Crossville.

You missed some great wrestling.

Michael Morelan

With next years "Weight Management" rule coming into effect, I

was wanting to see this/these rules and how they will be applied.

Where are they at(rules)?

What if the wrestler is naturally below the % body fat required?

Does the wrestler wrestle where the test says the should or

do they set out untill they make the mininum weight?

Thanks

Michael Morelan

Greenback,

Congrats on the three wrestlers making state. I am sure you will

have a LOT more in years to come.

Michael Morelan

You could use the TSSAA's new multipler and put all the wrestlers togather.

103 Div II wrestles 185 Div I

112 Div II wrestles 189 Div I

119 Div II wrestles 215 Div I

( just joking)

Michael Morelan

sammyben,

I was told they will wrestle three winners rounds Friday night, Then

the lower brackets will wrestle Saturday morning. Finals are Saturday

afternoon. Are you comming up?

Michael Morelan

Al Miller has my vote.

Michael Morelan

best of the west

Thanks,, I just looked and Greenback has 255 students, public school,

no feeder programs.

Michael Morelan

Region 3 Seedings

Any Ideal who is where?

Michael Morelan