I wouldn't say there is a lot of hate. There are only a couple guys on this board against it. But they comment on every thread, every year, about the same thing. So, it just appears there is more.....you know....because they are very very persistent.
I think this is a good learning experience for everyone. Thank you for starting the discussion. Note: if you can watch the really good high school teams at the state duals, you will see the mat returns take the ref out of the equation. "Gentle like a baby"
I like rank wrestlers and it is very good with the input that is provided. I don't like how many coaches in Tennessee do not input the results on track from dual meets. I don't know if they are lazy or just trying to protect their line up from everyone? It's a secret, I guess.
My point was: this is an outstanding opportunity for more mat time located on the middle Tennessee area. I would like to see more introduced to freestyle/Greco. Who knows, they may like it. Kudos to the Blackman and Summit programs for providing this opportunity and training.
I'm surprised that more are not signed up for this event. Especially the middle TN guys. Mat time to get better...... and the iron man provides plenty of that.