Tennessee National Duals Teams

[WWarrior97]

It appears TN teams had a good showing in Iowa. 

I am curious how teams are chosen.  I remember this question being posed last year but I do not recall every seeing an explanation.  Was their outreach regarding selections or wrestle offs for the team.  Are the teams simply selected by the chosen coaches?  Also, how are the teams supported?  Does TN AAU pay for the entire trip or is each participant expected to pay their way?

[NotSurprised]

Oh it’s just another shady situation coming out of Memphis.   #NotSurprised 

[JSamson7]

1 hour ago, NotSurprised said:

Oh it’s just another shady situation coming out of Memphis.   #NotSurprised 

Our MS kids did very well, but there's some truth to your statement. I'm not speaking for all the coaches that went with our team to Iowa because there are some I respect a lot, but a few of the Memphis coaches like hanging out in the shade from time to time.

[Oldman63]

Who's the hammers moving up from 8th grade this year that will make some noise? Looks like the following boys went undefeated in Iowa.

Sam Herring

Luke Belcher

Kage Williams

Where should we expect these to attend High School at?

[PurpleWrestler]

Sam is only a 6th grader

[MemphisTiger14]

On 4/1/2019 at 11:15 AM, NotSurprised said:

Oh it’s just another shady situation coming out of Memphis.   #NotSurprised 

So what, exactly, are you insinuating? Not trying to bait you into an argument; I could possibly offer some insight.

[Oldman63]

25 minutes ago, PurpleWrestler said:

Sam is only a 6th grader

TN didn't put grade down with their wrestlers. I figured he was 6th or 7th wrestling 80 lbs.

[DaBears1976]

4 hours ago, Oldman63 said:

Who's the hammers moving up from 8th grade this year that will make some noise? Looks like the following boys went undefeated in Iowa.

Sam Herring

Luke Belcher

Kage Williams

Where should we expect these to attend High School at?

Luke will be a Bradley Bear.

[wrestler04]

I think Kage Williams lives in NC.

[Bump11]

I’d guess Belcher is a Wilson Central kid if he’s related to their past Belchers

[durdon]

2 hours ago, Bump11 said:

I’d guess Belcher is a Wilson Central kid if he’s related to their past Belchers

No, Luke Belcher is a homegrown Bradley Bear.  He will be a freshman for Bradley Central next year and he is going to be a stud for the next 4 years for them.  

[JSamson7]

17 hours ago, wrestler04 said:

I think Kage Williams lives in NC.

Yes, but he was with me at Maryville for 2 years and may be back in TN in HS. He's just a 7th grader though.

Thomas Stadel is also a name folks will see more of in HS for the next 4 years as well.

Edited April 3, 2019 by JSamson7