The Lone Haranguer

Buck: Great idea! We'll send after them a limousine with wet bar fully stocked. They're really Bear Cat fans who've been in a closet all this time. Here's an idea. Why don't you come down and join us? You too can witness Keefejams and Cupcake outing themselves. This is shaping up to be our best yet. Don't be left out!

Did you really write both these!?

Are you sure you really want to know?

Yes...it is. How else are they going to know? Moreover, have you not noticed what they are doing to our sport with Title IX?

What a wonderful tribute to Coach Mullin, he is a credit to Tennessee wrestling. Three State Championships in a row! His supporting cast isn't bad either, Coaches Lennon and Voiles. They earned this well-deserved tip of the hat.

Not so fast there, Mr. Randolph. I made the same remark two years ago when my kid’s career ended. Now, I find myself as big a fan as ever, and I obviously frequent the CoachT site. It’s still fun to keep up with what’s going on in the wrestling community, both near and far. You’ll be pleased to learn how much you still mean to your program and the contributions you can still make to their success. They can always use your time and support. Watching your kid’s younger team mates develop and mature as wrestlers will be almost as much fun as watching your own. They will appreciate your encouragement; so will their parents and coaches. Remember, you’ve made some friends for a very long time. So don’t plan any great escape from the sport you dearly love. Stick around and check in every once in a while. If for no other reason than to see what happens next! P.S. There’s another certain someone who might heed this exhortation.

I'll be the first subscriber.

For some reason, the URL doesn't show up in that particular box. Just go to: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/ on the right side of screen, in the middle, you see 'Video headlines'. Click on that. It's a collection of several video highlights recently broadcast by NBC. The thumbnail is titled: Dad attacks kid wrestler. The video is easy to get to and you'll be as stunned as I was.

This morning's Today show featured a dad in Chicago running out onto the mat and tossing his kid's wrestling opponent 5 feet in the air. The kids look about 8 or 9 years old. The guy's kid had just gotten reversed and he rushed out and pulled the other kid off and threw him across the mat! You can view the video at MSNBC.com. Has anyone ever seen anything that beat that?

He's a great young man. He puts the kid first, and that's the way it should be. Lets' wish him the very best.

What is the definition of recruiting?

CHECK ! If you happen to run into ITJX tell him to show up too. HT Rumor has it, his bride might also attend.

Caravan stop at Fox and Hound, 3:30 PM sharp. Thuppin' on pool table will resume where it left off yesterday, only more severe. And this time, I won't take a break. That is, unless BCB applies those whacky rules of his. 1. It's always his shot. 2. You just shot out of turn. 3. See rule number 1. The Lone Haranguer signing off. P.S. Harry, get Coach Carter to attend and you won't need any quarters.

This wouldn't have happened if the kid's parents didn't approve. Is either school willing to take transfers from the other? Yes. Is it any of your business? No. Let the parents decide where to send their kid to school.

Pay or not, but at least pursue one. So you've invented fire...what next?