whats the best thing you saw at this yrs states

[Sommers]

True leader. Seems like there was another younger wrestler by the same name in Knoxville some four years ago. Somebody's doing a fine job raising their kids in that area. Kudo's

[kpowers]

?????

 

Looks like you changed the title. No class Chiggy! What's up with you lately?

 

Best thing - young wrestler hero performing cpr to save a life

 

Worst thing - VERY large middle-aged man with flat bill hat on the floor

Edited February 20, 2013 by kpowers

[coachknepper]

Best things I saw (or heard about) at State:

 

1) 2 champions going at it for multiple state titles...CONNELL vs. BRUNNER

2) 2 Bradley wrestlers rise up to take State Titles (against all odds)

3) A Ravenwood wrestler who had "no chance" beat someone who most of us still think is one of the top wrestlers in the state. Later I saw said wrestler from Cleveland enjoying himself with the rest of his teammates as if he had in fact won the state title and being a class act. What a great kid.

4) Schuyler LaRue saving a man's life. He finished one match from placing, but in my opinion (no offense to Jacob Stevens of Soddy), he should have been voted Most Outstanding Wrestler...just a thought.

5) Scottie Boykin and Jacob Freeman raising their hands as State Champs. I am glad I was able to play a small role on their journey.

6) Absolute heartbreak and sadness by those that lost during the tournament. Why would I say that? Because it shows just how determined and dedicated these young men are to the sport and how much they care.

7) Being able to talk to living legends in wrestling such as Steve Henry, Al Miller, Gordon Connell among others. There is nothing better than being able to talk wrestling with these guys...their deep knowledge and love of the sport is untouchable in my eyes.

8) Seeing 3 Middle Tennessee teams break through and finish in the top-5 in Ravenwood, Beech, and Wilson Central. Very proud of the guys I get to work with in this area.

9) The crowds from Cleveland, Soddy, and Bradley...these people are excitable and exciting to watch at the same time. The passion is evident and they are very knowledgeable fans.

10) Amos Mason winning his 3rd title and 132nd match in a row.

11) Nick Patton coming out of "nowhere" and placing 4th at 138.

12) Christian Brothers winning a second title this year.

Edited February 20, 2013 by coachknepper

[handsomejimee]

CHristian Brothers new Championship singlets. Awesome!!! TCB!!!

[REGIONX]

CHristian Brothers new Championship singlets. Awesome!!! TCB!!!

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[handsomejimee]

Papa Bear and his staff went up and beyond of the call of duty. If you did not see these awesome singlets then you missed them. I'm sure everyone noticed the inaugraual singlet. Thanks Papa Bear, I think they made a difference. 2x STATE CHAMPS!!!

[handsomejimee]

Mercy Daddy!!

[spydr1966]

There is a nice picture and mention of Schuyler Larue on page 22 of this weeks Sports Illustrated. Well deserved.

[heresyourstupidsign]

That's awesome!

[seahawk8]

Like everyone else that kid that saved that man's life can't be topped. On a lesser and more bias note the 170 semi final DII match. Ryan vs. CBHS

[CoachKramer]

Coach Ron Bussey Came home the day before yesterday with a defribrilator in his chest and is doing great. He is getting around but slowly for now. Ive talked to the family and they have expressed thier gratitude of course for schuyler but also for all of those that have inquired how he is doing . Im sure he will be back watching TN wrestling next season and riding his motorcycles as soon as he is healthy enough to.