kdxdude

David Mang is/was very good but he was not a 3X State Champion. I believe he was 6th as Freshman, 2nd as Soph. OT match with Jay Adamson, Alabama State Champ as Jr., Tn. State Champ as Sr. He put on a takedown clinic against Clarksville at the State Duals his Soph. year.

Good post!!

I was told Mang was the only SR. that placed. I do not have any info on Freshman, Soph's or Jr's. Pavlou & Konz were 1 match away from AA. Speaking of Konz, I have been a huge Ryan Konz fan for years, I was disappointed for Ryan that he did not win a State Championship and happy for Dean Pavlou who won State. Even though Ryan didn't win State, in my opinion, Ryan is 1 of the best wrestlers that Tn. has ever produced. I look forward to following his wrestling career with U of Indiana. Best of Luck Ryan!! Kevin Randolph

Mang placed 6th

While at a Bradley match a few years ago this kid, he was about in 6th or 7th grade at the time, was running around and playing and sliding on the floor and having a good ol' time when BayouBear says to him, "One of these days I'm gonna be watching you out there on that Bradley mat", and the kid's reply was, "Yeah, if you live that long!". Hilarious!!! I asked that kid, when I saw him at the State Tournament, if he remembered saying that. He said that he did remember it and that he was very embarassed that he said that, therefore, I will not associate his name with it. A priceless quote from a kid!!!

Congratulations to Mr. Whitaker (4-timer)!!! After the way last year's match went down with Francis leading and then getting caught on his back and pinned, I knew this should be a great match. It was a great match again with Francis taking a 5-0 lead after a very good throw and 3 back points. Mr. Whitaker went to work and came out with the pin. Great Match!!! I have been watching Bailey since his 7th grade year and he has always been a very exciting wrestler to watch. I am very happy for Bailey and I look forward to seeing Jeff Francis next year at State. Great Match and Congratulations Bailey!!! Kevin Randolph

10 wins 4 losses on matches 0-2 on Best Match & OW

Congratulations David!!! State Champion & OW!! Congrats!!

103: Hames 112: Pipken 119: Biddy 125: Boone 130: Graham 135: Mang 140: Daniel 145: Konz 152: Fuller 160: Shields 171: Tolbert 189: Croy 215: Quick 285: Sliger OW: Biddy Best Match: Either Graham vs. Ortiz at 130 OR Pavlou vs. Konz at 145

Well, it has been a heck of a ride through all these years of wrestling. I have traveled many miles and sat in many bleachers and have witnessed many ups and downs, more ups than downs though. Lots of good memories of great kids, coaches, referees and parents. We have been fortunate to have made so many friends across the state of TN. I will not call folks out by name for fear that I may leave someone out, but it has been very nice traveling, talking and cheering together for many years. I would like to thank all of the Coaches and wrestlers from all across the state who have helped my sons. A very special thanks to all of the folks who had so many kind words for my sons during their moments of disappointment. I will still look in from time to time but this is my last post. I will leave the posting to other dads and coaches and other critics. We will carry these memories of wrestling and friendships made the rest of our lives. It has been a wonderful time and now I am looking forward to the next chapter of my life which involves doing a whole lot of camping, hunting, fishing and just basically doing a bunch of nothing. God Bless You All, Good Luck and Best Wishes. kdxdude Kevin Randolph

Does anyone know the team scores after Thurs. nights wrestling?

Look for a dark blue hat that says ETSU on front. That's me.

I went to www.msnbc.com, on the left clicked on videos front page and it was listed about 5th or 6th on the list.

Sounds good, Good Luck to you and your team! Thanks for the Good Luck! kdxdude Kevin Randolph

Look forward to meeting you as I always enjoy your knowledgeable input to this board. Just one thing, please call me Kevin or kdx, I'm not that old and calling me MR. may get me to thinking that I am getting old.