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FYI - the concession stands are run by volunteers during this tournament and UTC Wrestling does benefit from these sales. But to verify, UTC did not make the decision to not allow food in the arena, TSSAA made that decision. Also, UTC Food Service run all concession for the university. They have the vendors to buy the food and they set the prices that are charged for the food. We do ask and do have fruit, donuts and muffins for the wrestlers. We also asked for other special items this year because we were informed that no food was being allowed. We cannot go in and set our own menu. It is limited and the best that we have been able to negotiate.

He is pretty good at the popcorn popper - and you're right about the ties to Baylor and Bradley County - but his allegiance, of course, is to Cleveland. But, I know he would be thrilled to watch a match between the red team and the black team as we all would.

Wow! This is an interesting thread. Girls, let's settle down. This is a prime example of real world - life is not fair and we don't always get what we want. Also, we all see things differently. Let's give the reporters some credit. They are covering events that their bosses tell them to cover. I also think that the coverage is less this year than prior years, but I do think when a match is covered, it is a job well done.

As far as the Baylor parents who work this tournament - it is to support the UTC wrestling program. Anyone is welcome to volunteer for the glorious task of running a concession stand if they would like to support the college program.

I BELIEVE WADDELL WILL BE 152, ALSO COLTON POPP,FRITZ DOSTER,AND WES STROUD, DEVIN ARP HAVE VERY GOOD SHOT AT STARTING

RMC--- Thank goodness for your boys from the hill, they come in and give these private schools the matches they need. If not for Collins Hill, Soddy-daisy,and Cleveland there would be no Public schools to beat the Privates. It does appear that wrestling this type of schedule benefits the Hill by having them ready for state.

Derick Walker from Baylor will be back. He finished 2nd in D-2 last year

I would pick SPAIN in D-1, Waddell in D-2 @ 152

BAYLOR IS COMING TO SODDY

maybe ND coaches believe adding wins to the schedule is more important than quality opponents. I hear Silverdale Accademy has started a team and is looking for matches.

I cant think of anyone in the state in d-1 that would be favored over Cregan. He never muscled anyone at the lower weights and I doubt if he will start now.

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I believe Baylor fans are loud, as are the Bradley fans. The large fan groups are not necessarily bad, but the rest of the schools are out-numbered - that is what makes these schools' programs strong. It is support.

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I am 99% sure that Mike Newman asst coach at Mccallies evil blue empire is coach Newmans son. Mike is a great coach too.

meyers wrestled all year at 125 and I believe he was well enough to wrestle 3 days later at soddy.

I have always felt that getting beat was a learning experience. I would be upset if my child was not given that experience.

Sour grapes?

I have been following wrestling for 30 years both H.S. and College I saw the Scooter match as well as this years tourney. I am not an official or a coach, just a fan, However if I were coaching this official you are referring to would be my 1st choice. they all make some mistakes but he is Knowledgable and conscistent and in my opinion Usually makes the right call. The officials to do the finals are voted on by the coaches at the NCAA an I believe he has been voted in aprox 15 times by the most knowlegable wrestling minds in the USA!

Turner from faragutt is finalist at 52. he did beat Bornman. Bailey from bradley is finalist at 215

I recently had the pleasure of watching some tape of some of the best kids fro the 70's. The techniques have advanced a great deal since then and now instead of there being only 4 0r 5 coaches in the state with advanced techniques there are many. this makes the competition more balanced and todays teams are I believe far better than any before them.

I know how much time and dedication it takes to compete at Spencers level. To have a 4.2 at Mccallie as well is what makes him so special. Congratulations!

I think Reed is to be commended for his decision to not wrestle. He gave it a great effort - but his weight was a problem. He has been sick - I'm sure because of his weight. He is a great wrestler and I know he would have done well.

The brackets now show Adamson as the #1 seed haung as the 2nd and Johnson as the 3rd. Johnson could not pass Haung because the did not wrestle.

I believe simpson beat Geismar at the Mccallie Inv. Simpson and young havent wrestled so Young cannot be seated above simpson based on his 3rd place last year.