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KWC, that was very eloquently put, but if I may add a few things into this equation and please don't take this as any disrespect towards you: -It has been two seasons and things are not looking up. -The young men were not as well prepared as they should have been and actually should have been much more competitive than they were. -The coaches are fine men and yes they do have familes. This causes me much concern during this time and I truly want the best for all concerned; young men, coaches and the program. I hope this helps others to better understand the situation. In a perfect world we would not have to be discussing this type of issue, but we don't live in perfect world. Yes we do take things like this much more seriously than we should and we should relax and enjoy what we have. I hope to meet you at one of the upcoming play-off games, as I have always found your post to be informed and positive. Two quality attributes that I like in people that I enjoy being around.

They have lost approximately 20 kids since the beginning of the year, injured, quit or have moved to other schools. They had to move up with the big boys, AAA, and some other reasons that I would like to discuss, but out of respect for the coaches and the kids would rather not.

I will be at Baptist hospital in Memphis all day Tuesday and if he has not gone home yet, please let me know and I will stop by and check on him. Thanks

I believe the young man's name was Terrance Scott. He was to have surgery last night to repair the leg. One of the Briarcrest boy's got blocked and he accidentally stepped on his lower leg. I will try to find out more and let you know.

Hey smart guy, Briarcrest missed the enrollment quota by roughly 25 kids and had no choice whether they could stay put or move up. You can thank/hate Harding and St. Benedict as the votes that help put them there two years. But as your name so clearly states, things for you AT A GLANCE. By the way how many state title rings have you got, no matter what the division it is still an accomplishment to be proud of.

That is true and as I understand, is the on-field offensive coordinator.

lasal200 Not trying to make a low blow, I certainly understand the coaching transition thing and wish you and your team the best of luck the remainder of the year.

I certainly appreciate the rough road that the Memphis teams must go thru to get to the play-offs and especially the 5A & 4A Regions. I live in Memphis and graduated from Wooddale back in the 70's, so I still make many games around town. But before you throw stones as did the previous post make sure you have your house in order. I pull for anyone from the West side of the state. Good luck for the remainder of the season because I would like to see John/Coach get a State Championship this season for his retirement.

lasal2000 before you start banging on BCS and ECS, how many state titles you got at Whitehaven in football? Now if you have issue's with someone, take it up with them, I don't see anyone on this board banging on the very average program at Whitehaven that has not gone to the play-offs in how many years?

How do you think he will get along with Dr. Bridges?, Melrose principal? I have heard that he has made it difficult for some of the past coaches. Thanks

Tripp McCrary from Briarcrest

You can start with the Memphis jokes, I have heard most of them, but illegal or not recruiting is an art form in Memphis. Maybe not in wrestling so much, but basketball and football it happens every year.

No need to worry, and I do remember the old days, I was public school, but not near good enough to get the chance to wrestle at the State level. This is my son's 1st year to wrestle, he is a junior and I am glad that he is making the effort and learning many life lessons along the way. As has been spoken many times on this board, he is learning that things in life are not always easy and the harder you work, the luckier you get. Wrestling has been nothing, but a real positive experience for him and he has met some really good kids, both DI and DII, that he may never have had the opportunity to meet. Football is his sport and this is only making him better, thanks for the on-going support of the great sport of wrestling.