UTC - 4th Place, 2 wrestlers in finals?

[Newestguy]

Well, he has yet to prove that theory wrong.

Was Jim Morgan an AA? Or how bout Ralph Manning?

Edited March 16, 2017 by Newestguy

[Ummmno]

Was Jim Morgan an AA? Or how bout Ralph Manning?

Are either of their names Heath Eslinger? Because that's who I'm talking about right now.

[Newestguy]

Are either of their names Heath Eslinger? Because that's who I'm talking about right now.

So, let's just say for the sake of argument. Heath got one extra takedown and won one extra match at the NCAA tournament his senior year and placed 8th. Would that make him an acceptable coach to you?

[Ummmno]

So, let's just say for the sake of argument. Heath got one extra takedown and won one extra match at the NCAA tournament his senior year and placed 8th. Would that make him an acceptable coach to you?

Correct me if Im wrong but did I previously say that because he never got all American his wrestlers wouldn't, or did I say that he never got all American and the kids were going to live up to his legacy? Maybe you should go back and use your reading comprehension skills and figure out the difference.

[Sommers]

I'm proud of those who have fought the title 9 fallout, donated, brought and kept the scuffle with continued success and program-University funding, and maintained one of the most academically accomplished squads in the nation.

 

Kudos to Heath, his sport loving staff, boosters in and around Chattanooga, and supportive Moc fans!!

[Ummmno]

Another year, another disappointing finish.

 

 

*clears throat*

 

I told you so.

[Newestguy]

UTC finishes with -.5 points. Some kind of flagrant misconduct. At one point we were -2. Does anyone know our overall record at NCAA's over the last 7 years?

[Ummmno]

Coach Eslinger took over for the 2009-2010 season. These are our stats since he took over

 

2106-2017

3 qualified

2-6

 

2015-2016

6 qualified

3-12

 

2014-2015

5 qualified

2-10

 

2013-2014

5 qualified

3-10

 

2012-2013

5 qualified

3-10

 

2011-2012

5 qualifed

2-10

 

2010-2011

6 qualified

0-12

 

2009-2010

1 qualified

0-2

 

 

Total Qualified: 36

Total NCAA Tournament Record: 15-75

 

Pretty Embarassing

[Newestguy]

Looks like SouCon has 3 AA's. One for Campbell. One for SIUE and one for Appy.

[BullShark]

Maj, I'd have to disagree with you about not being top 5. Why not? Your outcome very rarely exceeds your expectations. I guess I'm just not a small thinker.

There are several things UTC has to offer:

1) An opportunity to start as a freshman

2) An opportunity to qualify for the NCAA's as a Freshman (what conference is easier to qualify through?)

3) The size of the university is ideal - Not too big, not too small. The same can be said for the size of the city.

4) You can monopolize GA, FL, TN, SC, AL, KY. The quality of wrestling in these states is much improved, especially in GA and AL (yes, AL). There are no Universities south of Chattanooga that have a D1 program.

5) The administration loves Heath. He has their total support. Many programs wouldn't have survived the Corey Mock ordeal. Thank God Heath was there. Not sure what would have happened to the program if he wasn't. I also give him much deserved credit for bringing in (and running perfectly) the Southern Scuffle.

6) The alumni support is very good.

7) Academically it's actually a pretty good school - especially the business and nursing schools.

8) For kids in the elite states (OH, PA, IN, NY, NJ, etc) there are far fewer D1 programs to choose from than before.

One thing we lack is a Sunkist Kid's, or NYAC type of offseason training program. There never has been a graduate assistant coach. Someone elite still competing working out and taking in kids to personally train with. This has been an ongoing problem. Kid's that see themselves wrestling after college automatically scratch UTC off the list.

When I wrestled at UTC (1984-89) Ethan Reeve had 4.5 scholarships. Ethan was great at certain things, but appealing to the administration's pocket book wasn't one of them. He also had zero pay for an assistant coach. He had volunteers. We were close, on the verge, but didn't quit get over the hump. That's with no money and no help. We were ranked consistently in the top 20 his last 2 or 3 years, had at least 3 or 4 guys in the blood round, but unfortunately no AA's. Ralph Manning took over and produced 3 AA's over the next 2 years (all of those wrestled their first 2 or 3 years under Ethan). Ralph was good with the administration. He got the scholarships raised to 6.5 and eventually 7 or 8. If I'm not mistaken Mark Leen (who took over after Ralph) got it raised to at least 9. I have no idea what UTC has now.

I'm sure Heath is very frustrated and disappointed. I think the biggest issue is the ability to retain at least one Assistant Coach. It seems they stay for a couple years and then he has to start over. IMO the most important job of the Head Coach is to hire the right assistant coach.

I thought this was a high school message board?

[BullShark]

Coach Eslinger took over for the 2009-2010 season. These are our stats since he took over

 

2106-2017

3 qualified

2-6

 

2015-2016

6 qualified

3-12

 

2014-2015

5 qualified

2-10

 

2013-2014

5 qualified

3-10

 

2012-2013

5 qualified

3-10

 

2011-2012

5 qualifed

2-10

 

2010-2011

6 qualified

0-12

 

2009-2010

1 qualified

0-2

 

 

Total Qualified: 36

Total NCAA Tournament Record: 15-75

 

Pretty Embarassing

Is this a HS board or what????

[Ummmno]

Is this a HS board or what????

Who gives a $hit? It's a relevant tennessee wrestling topic. Are you the coacht police?