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3 hours ago, cobrakid8 said:

Again, I don't mind the recruiting that Baylor, McCallie or any of the other privates do. As stated above it raises TN wrestling up to a higher level I am all for it. HOWEVER to think that not having an elementary school is an impediment to that shows ignorance! As you stated before it seems they had a great program many years ago and no longer have that.

Also there are so many ways around how much a kid qualifies for when it comes to financial aid that it's not even funny, that is the reason both state pretty much exactly this same statement "need is determined by School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) and by Baylor’s Financial Aid Committee." 

Do you know why they put "Baylor's Financial Aid Committee?" Plus both also have day and boarding school student scholarships in which the school themselves are in charge of handing out. Read the rules for TSSAA and let me know if those also are allowed by TSSAA for the athlete to still be eligible. 

 

RMC, yes your nephew would have wrestled for Soddy Daisy and been a state champ for Soddy Daisy DANG good wrestler!

Do you have a student at Baylor on financial aid? I'm Just wondering? Only because I do have a son at Baylor who at one time was on financial aid and now is NOT. Financial aid is not sprinkled around like fairy dust as you have eluded to in your post. Please don't comment on what things are or how things are done if you haven't been through it or have a child in it.

Anyone who would like can go to a d2 school. Make the grades and pay the money and you too can run with the big dogs. For the love of GOD please stop beating this horse!

1 hour ago, Baille09 said:

5?

430 cst I believe 

The cheerleaders for Cleveland may want to ask their wrestlers and coaches before they start a chant that may be considered "We want Baylor." 

Baylor was not invited back to the Cleveland Duals this year and Cleveland did not even respond to attempts by Baylor to schedule a dual this year. 

Congrats to Cleveland to being the 3rd, 4th or 5th best team in Tennessee this year. 

1. Baylor

2. Christian Brothers

3. Pigeon Forge

4. Cleveland or maybe even McCallie ahead of Cleveland...

https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/preps/story/2020/jan/24/nationally-ranked-baylor-wrestlers-flex-their-power-against-archrival-mccallie/513984/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Chattanooga_Times_Free_Press

Baylor over MBA 48-22

Baylor 56-10 I believe 

Baylor vs:

Blair Academy (NJ)

St. Joe’s Regional (NJ)

Belmont Hill (MA)

Delbarton (NJ)

26 minutes ago, Sommers said:

Excellent Coverage 

Way to flex your muscles... Clearly aTennessee All Star Team!!

Tennessee very well represented in the mid west and at beast of the east. Other areas of the country are starting to take notice.

Omaury Alvarez (Baylor) Fall over Foster Salvaggio (Christian Brothers) 26 seconds 

3 hours ago, Rasslinking said:

But can they compete with teams such as Blair or WS?

With them literally recruiting everyone on thier team except 2-3 kids, you would think they should be able to, right?

Whether they can or can't really isn't the issue. What is important is they are actually willing to go and attempt to step on the mat with the best in the country. 

33 minutes ago, TrustMe said:

With all respect.....I am not a wrestler, did not have a kid who wrestles, but love the sport and a big fan of this CoachT board and enjoy the banter. I have heard this topic surface on many occasions and have to laugh a little- I am sorry, but if you are a private school you have to recruit all students or else you do not have a school! I have been on the board of a private school and trust me, you have to recruit at ALL levels (Academically, Athletically, the Arts, etc....) or you can't fill the seats, or your teams! Often it is a great coach, or a very involved parent that helps to drive the effort and this is the mission of ALL private schools (academically, athletically, etc....)- and if you think your school is not "trying" to recruit, then you are mistaken....and if they are not trying to recruit, then that is a mistake of your coach and school, and that school may consider making a change in leadership.

So, the word "recruit" is used and OK to be used in the Private School DII setting, or else you would not have a school.....these schools are "recruiting" ALL students ALL YEAR long!

Very well said sir. 

1 hour ago, PurpleWrestler said:

Well sorry, but that was my answer to your question

Well...... With your lack of definitively answering the question I'll assume that the "one school in particular" has either wronged  you or taken something from you personally? I only say this because that is the only logical reason you would comment in this manner. Correct  me if I am wrong but the personal decision for whatever reason for  a child to attend  said school or any like it is up the family of the  child. If the family is following the rules given by the governing body and school  it is not up for debate by any individual or community . If you or your child would like to attend that school please follow  the proper channels, pay  the money, and  do so. Last time I checked America is a free country and the choice is yours. I am positive you and your child will be welcomed by the "one school in particular" if you do decide this is the best option. 

8 minutes ago, PurpleWrestler said:

One school in particular 

That is not an answer to my question PurpleWrestler.

The question I have is why is this such a hot button  issue?  

Tennessee guys doing very well that is for sure!

-Jackson Bond 106 (Baylor) in the Semi Finals

-Noah Horst 126 (Baylor)in the Semi Finals 

-Garrison Dendy 132 (Baylor)  looses in quarters alive in cons

-Andrew Pace 145 (Baylor) into the Semi Finals

-Mason Reinche 170 (Baylor) into the Semi Finals 

-Connor Duffy 182 (Baylor) into the Semi Finals 

-David Harper 195 (Baylor) looses in quarters alive in the cons

-Emory Taylor 120   (McCallie) alive in cons 

--Aiden Bowers 120 (Christian Brothers) alive in cons

-Garrett Bowers 138 (Christian Brothers)alive in cons

-Alex Whitworth 152 (McCallie) into the Semi Finals 

-Gavin Cagle 160 (Christian Academy Knoxville) alive in the cons 

-Montana Doty 195 (Christian Brothers) alive in the cons

Maybe pimp22 you should switch your color from purple to green? I've heard it goes better with envy?