CoachGrimwood

I thought Shawn Jones was Coaching Blackman? Where did he go?

Just a question. Does Kelly Felix wrestle for UTC?

It's nice to reflect back and analyze this past season and the wrestlers accomplishments, but now those wrestlers who had their sights set on the elusive title of State Champ and still have next year, they need to begin working on their mental, physical strength and their wrestling position. If I took anything away from the D1 finals it would be that I didn't see one good head snap and go behind. The BW 112 pounder had the opportunity several times. I think some of the matches could have gone the other way as well. To much blocking out with no movement, snap downs or reshots. Just a thought and a place to start.

I've been out of the loop for a few years now, but it was great to see Region 5 stronger and more balanced. I was disappointed not to see any Rockets there. Hopefully in the near future.

What has happened to Brandon Wright and Kelly Felix. Why haven't I seen them in the line up?

We had a push up pledge which brought in up to 400.00 for some kids and less for others. Overall around 2500.00 and the kids did the work. I just printed up Pledge Forms and kept track of the money. When I was in High School the Team raked leaves at so much per bag, but we are pretty rural here so it wasn't convenient. I also had a Hall of Fame induction ceremony and raised awareness, excitement and money all at the same time.

Oh, I can feel the Artic Blast!!!

You can park behind the Cemetary I believe.

I'm a little removed, so forgive me for asking, but is Forrest High School still in Region 5? Any contenders for placing?

Sorry, didn't mean to single out your screen name. I'm just commenting on where this thread is going and you had the last comment. What I am saying is give Blackman the credit. FR is a strong program and has a strong team. We don't need to debate if it is stronger than a year before or if D2 is over rated. This thread takes away from Blackman's victory. Didn't mean to sound mad.

OMG! I have sat back and read CoachT all season and commented very little but this post is demeaning and an embarressment. It minimizes the gains Blackman has made to compete with an outstanding squad like Father Ryan, but it is not just the squad it is the program. Can the program last and produce the same level of results year in and year out? Father Ryan does and they are a class act. Also, the D1 teams listed above have outstanding programs and history. They have a legacy that they build on. Do not come on a post and talk trash about a program that has been around for 50 years. If you want to debate D1 and D2 do it on a different post. Have some sportsmanship!

Ok, I never get involved in these ###### for tat posts and I don't have a dog in the fight anymore, but I have to ask, bottom line. What did the wrestler weigh in at? If it was less than 119 lbs he would not be able to go 130 lbs. I think that was the point.

I didn't know if it had changed or not. I guess I'm showing my age. Don Stevens from Southern Illinois U, which is a Division 2 school, was a D1 all american 2 years in a row in my weight class.

If I'm correct a D2 national champ qualifies for the NCAA tournament. Therefore, if none of these D2 champions did not make it as a D1 all american then they would fall down the list. Just a thought.

The schools also have to be in the same county