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  1. The official in question, Rob Croxdale, is blatantly biased official towards Science Hill. He thrives on being able to disqualify wrestlers and then brags about it. This fact is well known throughout Region 1. If Science Hill coaches say jump, he says Yes sir! Its sickening that Jimmy Miller and Caleb Myers use an official as their pawn. But its a match made in heaven because none of the group have a speck of morals. I am sorry for the others in Region 1 who have to deal them.
  2. Obviously I'm a Region 1 guy so maybe I am biased, but I told you guys not to sleep on DB. I don't think they lose anyone so they will be a force next year. Even though we compete hard within our region, I like to see all of our Region 1 teams do well when they are wrestling other Regions but I have to agree that Science Hill was very overrated this season. What is it that Observer always said, they received the tradition vote. This year it was true.
  3. The ole "out sick" excuse! I love it. While I appreciate your credit to DB I also recognize the implication that they only won because your lineup was not 100%. I'm obviously not from DB (Viking Pride!) but I would guess their lineup was not 100% either, what team is at this point in the season. As Rasslinking asked, were you at full strength when they beat you the first time??? Science Hill is a strong team with a handful of very good wrestlers but they are not at the level of DB this year and in my opinion are not top 4. I love though that Region 1 has completely flipped the script over the past 7 or 8 years. We used to be the Region everyone hoped to draw, now we are the region that coaches dread. I think a Region 1 team has placed top 4 every year but one for a while now. A few years ago year my Tennessee High Vikings and SH were both top 4. Other than Region 4 and WC, I don't think any other Region can make the same claim.
  4. You're all sleeping on Dobyns Bennett. They are legit with very few holes. Not strong enough to beat Cleveland but if they are on the opposite side I think they are in the finals. They have five potential medalist and others are strong in a dual. They dismantled Science Hill twice this year, even in a conservative match at Region Duals they were in control without having to make any lineup shifts. They will most likely have to get past BC at some point but should be top 3.
  5. Good point and given all this wonderful information Norse, am I correct to assume Science Hill will again be forfeiting their matches tomorrow to Tennessee High & David Crockett. If your coaches must make the best decision for your kids, using your timeline and medical knowledge, your team will still have the flu and will be highly contagious tomorrow.
  6. Science Hill has 33 wrestlers on their roster on Track. It appears there are about 6 of those who are no longer active, leaving 27. SH wrestled 13 at their tournament on Saturday. Assuming all 13 who wrestled on Saturday are affected by this illness, that leaves 14 to work with. I am told there were about 8 total wrestlers with SH. So this begs the question, did the SH coach forfeit all the matches due to illness or did he forfeit because he wanted make a point or lose on his own terms. Either way, I don't think the argument that the "entire" team is sick holds any water.
  7. Hold on now Topper, don't get too carried away. You guys have had a great year and I wish you the best but your statement about East Tennessee dominance is a little near sighted. My Tennessee High Vikings have won the past two Region Championships and Dobyns Bennett won the year prior. I think this must be the first in at least four years for you guys. In addition, the Vikings have brought home a runner up and 3rd place individual state trophy as well as an additional top 10 place in the past 3 years. They have also placed 3rd, 4th and were in the blood round 3 years ago at duals (with only 10 or 11 kids). With all due respect, your Toppers haven't cracked the Top 10 at individuals and have one 3rd place dual trophy plus whatever you earn this year. I hardly call that dominance. I wish you guys good luck and I hope you bring home a State Championship this year but my Vikings will be back as well as Dobyns Bennett and several others in Region 1 in the next few years.
  8. I wouldn't count out the Vikings yet PatCoach. They have competed with 10-11 wrestlers for the past 4 seasons and somehow figure out how to bring home hardware. I expect this year will be no different as the other Region 1 teams will be sitting at home scratching their heads wondering why they can't beat a team that spots them at least 24 points in every dual.
  9. Hey KG, remember my prediction of 3 TN High finalists. Just about pinned your pick at 95.
  10. I would agree but I think some of them will only be upsets on paper. From Tennessee High there are 2 former Region champs going in as #2 from Region this year, Henley and Fields, they might get overlooked. In addition, Ferguson and Harter both go in as #2 but go can go deep. Nathan Scott at 220 could have been the tournament's Best Wrestler--if I had a vote I would have picked him. Workman was ranked #4 in state. Scott controlled that whole match, he will be an under the radar guy who can earn lots of points for the Vikings and maybe even a medal. I'm predicting 3 finalists for the Vikings.
  11. Several kids not at the weight class they're wrestling. Most of the region brackets are out and could be used for reference.
  12. Keep swinging little man, you might land one eventually. I don't know that the Vikings are in the drivers seat, but I can see the boys in maroon taking home 7-8 championships. Or if they don't show up to wrestle like they should, could walk away with only 3-4 and leaving the door open for your boys to reclaim a region title. Looking forward to seeing your cute little outfit on Saturday KingGreene.
  13. Those who say it don't matter are the ones who have no chance of winning. To the top 10 teams, especially top 5 if you can't be the champion, I'm certain you want to be 2nd. To say otherwise is just trying to convince someone that you are satisfied with mediocrity. Yes it's about individuals but those individuals contribute to overall team effort and pride. It's at the top of the goal list for anyone with a real chance.
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