Proud Daddy

Concerning the addition on KY teams, Has this been approved by Team TN Wrestling? Might want to check with the Higher ups, two concerns #1 KY isn't a part of the SE District of AAU, ex. Team TN Wrestling. #2 Have you checked with the Top 100 people?

Coach, FYI, Team TN Youth Wrestling AAU warns against wrestling two weight classes in the same division. It has seemed to cause some confusion. There is no problem with wrestling two divisions. Just FYI

Adrian Norfleet didnt lose a match in the three years that he won the state championship. Thats when you really knew who the best kid in the state was without a doubt. He won the state title at 112, 119 and 125 for Whites Creek High School. I believe he lost in the finals his freshman year at state and never lost another match. CoachMick would know for sure. Adrian did not make it to the finals his freshman year. He did not qualify for the state his freshman year. Actually as a sophamore he lost in the district finals to Jonathan Gobbell and then beat him in the finals of the region. Adrian was untouched in TSSAA after that.

OK I'll play! 1) Feet Technique - Pat Simpson, did you ever see John Micheal Garrets low single? It was truly poetic. 2) Mat Wrestling - Three way tie. Jeff Jordan, Frank Simpson, Brian Dunning. 3) Strategy - Gordon Connell 4) Big Man Wrestling - Frank Simpson 5) Ambassador, Promotion, ties it all together - Bill Kennedy (ties it all together) 6) Kids Program - I'll stay away from this one cause I'm one sided.

Tink, Please touch base with me if you can. Pdiddy

I broke my thumb yesterday at practice doing a standing gramby. I know it wasn't standing granby thursday but I thought I'd bring it anyway. .... and then Don Barnet wants me to write him a check today for our tournamnets. Man I can hardly type much less write a check. Now I know how my dog feels minus the flexibility. Signed, Proud Daddy

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To clarify, This is an Open Invitational. Jeff Williams Bear Club Wrestling

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2009 Mount Juliet Bear Club Invitational February 7, 2009 At Wilson Central High School 419 Wildcat Way Lebanon, TN 37090 An AAU Wrestling Tournament (TN. TOP 100 Qualifier) Event Schedule is as follows: All times are Central Standard Time Weigh-Ins* Tournament Saturday: Tots & Midget 7:00 - 7:30 am 8:30 - 12:00 pm Bantam & Junior 11:00 - 11:30 am 12:30 - 4:00 pm Middle School 2:30 - 3:00 pm 4:30 ??“ 9:00 pm (Coaches Meeting will begin 1 hour before start of each division) Round robin format, wrestlers will be grouped by age division and alike weights. Tournament Entries: Pre-registration only. Tournament entry forms must be pre-registered by 11am Wednesday, February 4th, 2009. NO changes will be made unless necessitated by tournament error. Rate your wrestler 1-5, 1 being best, 3 being average and 5 being less experienced, enter actual weight. Changes are to be done in coaches meeting prior to wrestling. Email entries to mwilliams214@comcast.net Call (615) 582-1625 to receive confirmation that entries were received. Medals: 1st through 3rd place finishers in each division Registration Cost: $8.00 for each division wrestled per wrestler ($2.00 goes directly to AAU Team Tennessee) Coaches Entry: 1 coach pass per 5 wresters entered not to exceed 8 paid coaches passes per club. Admission: $6.00-Adult Tournament Pass $3.00-Student Waiver: By paying my entry fee and acceptance thereof, I hereby release all participating groups, and other persons connected with this event from any and all liability for my injury or damages whatsoever arising from any participation in this event. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL: Jeff Williams (615) 481-4502 Or email: info@mjbcw.com

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Dad, Call me! ProudDaddy

Sorry Coug, The thread states "Best in Metro". Can't consider Father Ryan as a metro school. I do have to admit Carletello was a great wrestler. Adrian Northfleet was, is and will be for a long time to come THE best wrestler to come out of the Metro school District and possibly one of the best in the state of Tennesee. I heard a comment from a very respected individual in the wrestling community who is not active at this time make the comment that David Mang was the closest that he had seen to Adrian Northfleet. Guys, do you remember his senoir year state finals. He did and inside trip on a kid. Who in the world was doing inside trips in 1988. I consider Adrian to be the Jimmy Hendricks of wrestling. He was innovative and exciting to watch. I am just saddened that he hasn't payed forward the knowlege and skills he has.

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Mount Juliet Bear Club Wrestling Presents The 2009 Bear Club Beginners Wrestling Tournament Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009 Location: Mt. Juliet Middle School, 3565 Mt. Juliet Road, Mount Juliet, TN 37204 Rules: 1st and 2nd year wrestlers only. Modified National Federation High School Rules, Head-Arm Pinning Combinations with hands locked will be limited to 15 seconds for Tot, Bantam, and Midget. No over-time. Round-robin format. Score will not be kept and all wrestlers will get their arm raised at the end of the match. All wrestlers will receive a medal. Fingernails will be checked at check in. Shorts and t-shirts are allowed. Must have wrestling shoes and headgear. Entry Deadline: Pre-registration only. Entries must be received by midnight, Tuesday, January 6. 2009. NO changes at check-in. Rate your wrestler 1-5, 1 being best, 3 being average and 5 being less experienced. Changes are to be done in coaches meeting prior to wrestling. Email to Mwilliams214@comcast.net. Call (615) 582-1625 to receive confirmation that entries were received. Coaches Entry: 1coach pass per 5 wrestlers entered not to exceed 5 paid Coaches passes per club. Fee: Pre-registrations only. Entry fee of $8.00 per wrestler. All wrestlers and coaches must have a valid AAU membership. AAU membership cards can be purchased on-line at www.aausports.org. Teams are expected to pay for all wrestlers they submit for entry. Please pay and enter as a team when possible. Waiver: By paying my entry fee and acceptance thereof, I hereby release all participating groups, and other persons connected with this event from any and all liability for my injury or damages whatsoever arising from any participation in this event. No weigh-ins, honor system only. Wrestlers will check in at designated area. Wrestlers will be grouped by approximate weight in their age division. Time Periods: Tot, Bantam, Midget & Junior divisions: 1-1-1 Middle-School: 1.5??“1.5??“1.5. 7:30-8:00 am Check-in for Tots and Midgets 8:30-11:00 am Wrestling for Tots and Midgets 10:30-11:00 am Check-in for Bantam and Junior 11:30am-2:00pm Wrestling for Bantam and Junior 1:30-2:00 pm Check-in for Middle School 2:30 pm-finish Wrestling for Middle School Spectator Adult Tournament Pass: $6.00 Admission: Youth Tournament Pass: $3.00 For more information contact: Jeff Williams (615) 481-4502 or email: bearsonme@Comcast.net

... and what about tape on wrestling shoes. Should we all buy new shoes if there are no string covers?

Ref, Rule 4-4-1 Section 4 Art. 2 A contestant shall not wrestle more than one weight class above that class for which the actual weight at the time of weigh-in, qualifies the competitor. What am I missing?

What about the kid with an Italian last name who won 189 at Fargo? Isn't he a Sophmore this year. I beleive he is from Ne3w Jersey. Andrew Campolinetti I think his name is.

Ray Dunning Fater Ryan High School - Adams State in Colorado

Ahhh my friend. Anything can happen at the round house!

Your question to wise up is an opinion on your part. AAU has done a great job at being a governing body for youth wrestling in Tennessee. In the past in my humble opinion USA backers here in the state have been all about FARGO! Who's going to Fargo? Well heres the diffrence, Youth wrestling - below middle schoolers. There are at least 7 AAU youth wrestling tourneys scheduled in middle TN alone. Most of which will have 250 to 350 wrestlers competing. At these tournaments most wrestlers get 4 matches. DO THE MATH. Where does the wrestling begin, at the youth level not High School. My question to you is why has USA failed. Why did FCI fail? I am not trying to hurt anyones feelings but lets not upset the apple cart. AAU is working. If you were at the PeeWee state tourney at Stone Memorial High last year you would have seen for yourself. Tennessee is more united with AAU than with any other wrestling governing body to date. Facts are facts. Prove me otherwise.

How good will the Letner Slinger match be?

Note to Dad, Love Him, Love Him, Love Him!!! I too will be saddend not to see your son on the mats but as fathers we must love 1st. I wish sometimes too that wrestling was my sons sport of choice. Football seems to be the sport of choice for him. Who know's maybe he'll be 5' - 6" and play running back for Oregon State! LOL! For now I will assure him that wrestling will help him be a better football player like Stephen Neal or Lorenzo Neal. But in all things I will love him 1st. All of these basketball haters, well OK! It's not my sport of choice either but if my son decided to play basketball instead of wrestle. My butt would be riding those bleachers for 4 quarters just as hard as I do for 6 minutes. Love him dad and what ever path he choses to go love him for the choice he made! Your Friend, Proud Daddy

Bogey, Like your enthusiasm but keep our Wilson County Boyz on the mats and off the message boards! Proud Daddy

The Newmans did well for Adrian as well. That whole group with Michael Murry, Mike Newman and a few other Hunters Lane wrestlers. By the way, I heard that they were closing Ewing Park. What a great feeder program that was back in the mid 80's. Coach H made great kids out of that program. You should know!