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.....How does that mean he has any affiliation with Ryan? Haha woooow.

Unfortunatley the link you posted didn't work, however I'm well aware of the history of champions in TN. My comment was joking about your 1949 post in a different thread. I'm well aware Baylor won it few times in the 70's and so on, however, as I said the majority of their titles came much, much later so I didn't see any relevancy to 1949. That was all. Have a nice day /smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

After reading this and some of your previous posts, I fail to find any reason or point behind anything you write. I simply responded to ghouse who was responding to another about which team will challenge in the near future. Therefore, based on what I saw from this weekend and the entire season, CBHS will look very good next year and most certainly in two years. But hey, no need to get your red pantyhose in a wad, your team has the title so enjoy it instead of making unnecessary comments. Oh actually I really enjoyed your one post about the history of Baylor and their championships, "It all started in 1949.... blah blah.." When actually, Baylor didn't start winning almost all of their championships until the beginning of 2000 But ok, I'm sure 1949 had something to do with it.

I agree with you on all points except for your argument that McCallie will challenge next year. I think it will be your team, the Brothers of Memphis who will challenge next year. After speaking with a CBHS parent over the weekend, it appears they have a very deep pool of upcoming youngsters who are very talented. So if I had to choose a favorite to challenge next year it would be them.

Hmm. I'm pretty sure I gave Blackman their due when they beat Ryan. They were the better team that day. And if you would read previous posts and do some research (which I'm sure you haven't), I have also given a lot of credit to Blackmans young program. They are on the rise and they are a great example of a high school team achieving success through middle school programs, which is a must nowadays if you want your team to compete for state championships. Hmm and I'm the one with resentment? Your posts show your own buddy /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" /> .

Won't even comment on any of your "senseless dribble" to take a quote out of your book except regarding the officials. What instances are you talking about where the refs won't blow the whistle. My point of the refs is there knowledge and ability to make the correct calls. In many cases, people would say they actually blow the whistle too early and are too quick to call potentially dangerous. (Now go ahead navy and misconstrue my words further and accuse me of not caring about the wrestler's safety. I can already see that one coming /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />)

Hey Navy, I'm back from my "hole that I crawled into" and was just scratching my head on a few things. Like why you'd make assumptions about me because I assure you, I harbor no past/present ill-feelings as I'm counting the championships on my fingers from my days at Ryan. However, I do apologize-NOT to you, but to the Ryan faithful and Baylor fans- for my initial post. It was just quite irritating after watching my boys receive an ole-fashioned but whoopin, when back in the good ole days we used to beat the boys in the red pantyhose, and then have to hear a smart alec comment from a mother after one of the few wins Ryan was able to muster. So, for that, I'm sorry and am man enough to say so. Next, I was confused on some advice you gave me. In particular, the advice where I should find something constructive and stop whining.....I thought you would've taken that advice yourself after reading numerous posts about the officiating this past weekend. Yeah of course the officiating was sub-par at best, BUT that's what it has always been. I've always said if we want to get very knowledgable referees, then we need to go up north or out to the midwest and bribe them to come to little old TN. So get over the Refs, because it's not going to change. Last but certainly not least, I want to inform all that this freestyle fellow is not a representative of Ryan or Catholics for that matter. He actually might be in need of confession, or in need of counsel from BCB. And speaking of BCB-- I don't believe he made the trek to Music City, although he could've seen his second favorite team put a whooping on some Nashville Catholics.

When did I not?

No, Navy, there could be a sophomore/senior angle there...

No, Navy the same could be said of you. Nothing would ever have been posted, but when a baylor fan has to "rub" it in when Ryan fans cheer for one of the few wins they achieved, is when I'm going to say something. the match was already secured anyways. I think I actually mentioned that he wrestled well. What would you suggest to be constructive?? Get on threads and post when I have nothing to do with them like yourself?? ANYWAYS, congrats to Baylor once again. Nothing but studs and it appears they will continue to reign in the coming years. I do wish a match between themsleves and Bradley would happen, so that they may represent the D-II well. Good luck to all wrestlers at Individuals...........(even the BA ones /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" /> ) Go IRISH

Congratulations to Baylor tonight over Ryan.. Clearly the better team. However, what has to be the best quote of the tournament was during the finals match.. Ryan's Austell decisioned Cate(?) of Baylor and after the match, a Baylor mother turns to a Ryan fan and says something to the effect of, "So did he not wrestle down because he was afraid of Trey? (Stavrum). Well to answer that---- Uh, ACTUALLY ill-informed Baylor mom, Austell has wrestled 135 all season long AND has actually beaten Stavrum several times in his career. He wrestled 40 because Coach S. felt it gave them the best chance. Don't worry he'll be 135 at Individuals. So to answer her question, NO, Mr. Austell would not be afraid to wrestle Stavrum. Maybe (actually it would be a Probably) he would've wrestled him and beaten him again.. Although, it's ok Cate's mom, your son still wrestled a great match. /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" /> Congrats to Baylor, very well done.

Whew, close one.

Besides being bitter about the fact that Ryan won again against MBA, it's funny that you have no business posting on this thread or even the wrestling board for that matter. It's unfortunate you even said where you went to school, because you have represented them poorly. Your self-esteem must be in question if you have to post your act and gpa....Stick to the football boards.... or bowling. Go IRISH

Well Mr first time poster, since your new some slack will be given. I can think of one match, in particular, that I think Francis would himself consider his worst match ever and NOT the match this past Saturday. However, since I have the utmost respect for him and his toughness to wrestle with his back in the condition that it is, I won't even comment further about it. Great win for Jeff and I hope he can bring another title back to Nashville with him. Go IRISH

The Ryan Faithful? Please don't consider the comments of chuck and freestyle the entire Ryan Faithful, they're a whole lot of Ryan faithful out there /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" /> . And yeah, even though fans (not just Ryan fans) yell stalling, doesn't mean it's not smart wrestling...... And hopefully they'll be ready for those boys in the red pantyhose. Go IRISH

Well blLeg and Navy, I'm confused why individuals such as yourself always feel the need to get on here and dispute what people say and criticize them when there is no need for it. WHERE in my original post did I EVER say that the 125 match was an all-american type match??? I simply stated it was an EXCITING match and it was. If that match didn't entertain you, then you might not have a pulse. I wrote how impressive a freshman looked against a seasoned senior, and whether you meant to or not, you both diminished A KID'S effort and heart. And Francis didn't just "fall off." A wrestler such as himself, who is a "legman", doesn't just fall off. Wright was doing a good job of getting him too high and out of position and was actually positioning himself for those reversals. But once again, lets here some more negative comments about the match from people like yourselves that aren't even affiliated with either of these schools. Hey navy, these two teams must not be that "sloppy" considering they both beat BA pretty handily. BCB, you're a better man than I in that case... Go IRISH

It was a great meeting between the two hated rivals with a couple matches coming down to the last seconds. As many people expected, the winner was decided while there was still some matches remaining. Out of all the matches, Jeff Francis vs. Dylan Wright was the most exciting. I have to say, I was very impressed with the freshman from Ryan. The match went back and forth and Wright nearly had the escape before time expired. Congrats to Jeff Francis who is a great wrestler and even better guy. I know he has had injury problems, but I wish him nothing short of another State title at the Individuals. Hopefully this will give some momentum to the Irish for next weekend. Best Match- Francis vs Wright Best Wrestler- Mr. Marchetti (tech fall)

Well if we're talking about outrageous predictions, rfran's prediction of an upset at 103 would fit that category. MOSLEY won by major dec.

Glad to hear it. Although, I'd be careful with those Irish mommies. I've been told that they'll be personally guarded by In Hoc. Good luck to your Irish in the coming weeks.

Exactly right, I guess tnko just felt like leaving the open zone issue out of his post. A wrestler choosing to go to say Bradley or whichever school because it's an open zone is, in itself, a form of recruiting.

Hey BCB, will you be making the drive to Music City to watch that "JV division?"

Haha exactly right matmax. Yet again, more words of wisdom from ironman.

Most all of your picks seem logical, although some are a stretch which I understand since the MBA faithful have up and vanished over the last two years. However, the one thing I'm certain about is that Brewer will not lose to Donlon. I know Brewer has been out most of the year with injury, but he is a pretty solid wrestler with a nasty cradle series. I'll say he either majors or pins in his match if he wrestles Donlon. I'm also not sure if Jarrel will pin Mix. I think, perhaps, only a decision.

Nice picks, very nice picks. I think a "Best Fans" award would fill the nights festivities though. BCB what are your thoughts?

Killer, I must thank you for being yet another ignorant poster ranting about DII kids being rich and spoiled. Did you go to a private school? I'm sure I can speak for many other private schools, but I know many of the parents that send their kids to Father Ryan do so because they want them to have a great education and want them to grow and mature in a Catholic environment since they are themselves, Catholic. Many of them are hard-working adults who make tons of sacrifices so that they CAN send their kids to these institutions. BUT you, like many others wouldn't know anything about that since it's obvious you didn't go to one of these schools, or that ignorant comment would've never left your mouth. AND There are also "rich spoiled kids", as you mention, in the public school systems as well /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" /> And to answer you comment about Ryan and Baylor not wrestling each other-- Where have you been the last two years in Feb.?? Both teams have wrestled each other in the dual finals and have been in many of the same tournaments in the past and present where they have had the opportunity to wrestle each other (McCallie Inv., Collins Hill Duals, just to name two). Can the same be said for Bradley????????