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Shared some heated State Duals finals vs. Clarksville over the years... Coach Manning was always gracious and a true gentleman regardless of the situation... Best of luck, Artie! - Steve Logsdon

NOPE!... Wrong again.. Moving it to one of the two upper gyms in Jim Smiddy Arena...More room for any parents that may want to hang around and watch! See you there..

Actually, the camp will take place in the Bradley Wrestling building behind the gym.

I enjoyed competing against Coach Miller's teams as both a wrestler and a coach.. I was even able to compete for him in the old "Black and Blue Takedown Club" in the early 80's. He always welcomed me into his wrestling building to work out with Johnny Lennon, and was in fact, the first guy to shake my hand (after my coaches) when I came off the mat in the '84 State Finals.. I never met a guy who loved our sport any more than Coach Miller. Congratulations, Coach! - Steve Logsdon

What a great video and a great tradition...! Anyone who has put on a headgear will appreciate this piece. Thanks for sharing it...

This is truly one of the "Good guys"... Get well soon, Coach Mann.

As I sit here in my daugher's room at Erlanger, I will answer this natural question, since it might be difficult for someone else to. Two weeks ago today, my 15 year old daughter decided to "get some sun" by laying out on a very sloped driveway. When my twenty year-old daughter returned home, she had no idea, and no way of seeing Tenlie and actually ran over her. As terrible as the injuries have been, we fully realize what the potential outcome could have been. With time, she is expected to make a full recovery. We will spend another 2-3 weeks here in the IMICU before moving to Siskin Rehabilitation Hospital for several more before getting home. The outpouring of love and concern has been humbling, overwhelming and very much appreciated. As both of my daughters work toward healing, both physically and psychologically, I can't thank my friends enough for caring for, and loving my girls.... - Steve

Soms, I have tolerated you over the years because I've always felt that It's ok to disagree, yet still be respectful of one another. Frankly, I don't concern myself with your opinion, and Tennessee wrestling history will remember me however it chooses. Personally, I had a great time and can never repay this sport for what it has brought to my life. The back-handed compliments and vague criticisms have worn me down. Your public disrespect toward me masked as compliments have worn thin. You and I have had our last conversation. You can now disrespectfully condemn that decision of mine also.

Nice job, B.B.... You really did your homework for this one! StarRaider is right about the old Black and Blue Wrestling Club, except that it went at least into the 1980's. I remember many practices in the old Cleveland wrestling building when I was in H.S... "Johnny" Lennon would come back from wrestling at UT and was kind enough to show me the lights. Believe it or not,... good memories!

Well deserved, Coach Stoika... You've outlasted us all, and done it with a lot of class. -Steve Logsdon

My wife and I were on a little Gatlinburg get-away last year and I somehow found myself attending the finals of this tournament as a spectator. That match alone was worth the trip. The PA team caught a tiger by the tail when they ran into those Georgia boys from Jefferson. Great match! High level. Fun stuff... Maybe I'll be able to sneak away again this year for a little bit.... Steve Logsdon

BCB, I wanted to speak to your son after the tournament, but I didn't get the chance. Please tell him that he is an impressive young man. I've watched him compete and win like a Champ many times, yet it is in defeat that he shows his character. I've watched him lose some very close, heartbreaking matches through his career, yet never waiver in his maturity and sportsmanship. Not only does he control his emotions, but he always offers a sincere congrats to his opponent complete with eye contact and even a quick embrace. I've tried to teach my wrestlers that Wrestling is only the tool that we try to use to help them learn life lessons and become good men. Jack has obviously learned many lessons along the way. I know you must be proud of the man he is becoming. Steve Logsdon Bradley Wrestling

Coach Peck, ... What a great post. Thank you for taking the time. Very refreshing to see such sincere language in trying to smooth out a rough spot. Same can be said of my friend and assistant, Coach Smith. Well done. I don't post often on CoachT, but since I have now, let me share my first reaction when I heard that we had Ravenwood in our half of the bracket at the State Duals. I told my wrestlers that no one should even think about looking past you guys. Well coached and hungry to succeed. It was all the motivation I needed to scout you in both your first and second round matches. I remember last season at the Traditional State tournament. The reaction of your guys when Mr. Chege won his State Title was emotional to watch... True joy. He had broken the ice for future Ravenwood Champions, and everyone knew it. True, I'm a Coach, but I'm also a fan of our great sport and all of it's athletes and their struggle to succeed. Good luck to you in the coming weeks. Steve Logsdon BCHS Wrestling

The Bradley Wrestling Family is extremely sad to hear this news. Roger was a huge UTC supporter, but we also claim him as a Bradley Bear. He not only supported us at matches and tournaments, but has come to our defense more than a few times on this forum! We'll miss him....

Jeff Eaves was the 1984 TN. State Champion at 185 lbs. He wrestled at Tyner along with Jeff Haven and Brad Jackson who were both pretty dang tough that year.