D2 in Clarksville

[reftn]

This weekend we got to see quite a bit.

 

Most amazement: The face of the Baylor coaches as they saw the weights the Ryan wrestlers weighed in at.

 

One Ups manship: Actually womanship, the Bradley and Soddy cheerleaders before the finals.

 

Biggest Understatement: Quinn Gibson is a "pretty good" wrestler.

 

Fan Support: Shown to be directly related to program success/expectations.

 

Disjointed: Collierville 171

 

Clarksville: Proving why they are continuing to host this event.

 

Worst preseason prediction: Father Ryan is in a rebuilding year.

 

Scavenger Hunt #1 Item: Find the "if this, then that" sheet P Simpson used in the finals match against McCallie.

 

Routine: Overton has been to these duals more than anyone since '93.

 

Cannot be overstated: Jim Morgan is a class act.

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My first State Duals in a couple of years, it was a great one to come back to. I got to call teams I hadnt seen all year (Bradley twice, Soddy, MUS, Baylor, Notre Dame, McCallie).

 

Getting to officiate with refs from other associations is always a good thing. You pick up new tips and get into great disussions regarding interpretations.

 

Its a great to feel the adrenalin rush before the finals start, knowing the best of the state teams were matching stategies and bodies, wanting the right combination to bring home the gold. From an officials vantage point, the intensity is incredible. There is no Bradley Bears, Soddy Trojans, Fighting Irish or Tornados...its all green and red, blow the whistle.

 

The most noticeable thing was style. Like picking a song by the same artist, the 125 and the 145 have the same mechanics when they come from the same wrestling room. MBA does that head-tie drag on everyone with success. If you have a forfiet to a Bradley kid upon shaking the opposing coaches hand he throws in legs....old habits die hard! The CBHS coach called stalling, on HIS kid.

 

The quality of wrestling was very high. The individuals will be great!

 

reftn

[best_of_the_west]

One Ups manship: Actually womanship, the Bradley and Soddy cheerleaders before the finals.

Haha, no kidding. What the heck was that all about? It looked like a scene from a really cheesy teen movie. Don't forget the one guy that did his flips and stuff. However, I must admit that I wouldn't have minded seeing a royal rumble amongst the cheerleaders.

[reftn]

I think it was a case of "Too Much Time on my Hands"....waiting for the

Baylor/MBA 3rd and 4th finish.

 

Also, dont believe I woulda mentioned the one guy...hahaha

[reftn]

I think it was a case of "Too Much Time on my Hands"....waiting for the

Baylor/MBA 3rd and 4th finish.

 

Also, dont believe I woulda mentioned the one guy...hahaha

[best_of_the_west]

Yea, I guess they needed some competition to keep those bottles of pennies rattling while the longest dual in history was reaching its conclusion. (The MBA/Baylor dual took about 2 hours and 15 minutes with nearly every match going the full 6, but somehow, MBA still got squashed).

[Sommers]

 

Its a great to feel the adrenalin rush before the finals start, knowing the best of the state teams were matching stategies and bodies, wanting the right combination to bring home the gold. From an officials vantage point, the intensity is incredible. There is no Bradley Bears, Soddy Trojans, Fighting Irish or Tornados...its all green and red, blow the whistle.

 

The most noticeable thing was style. Like picking a song by the same artist, the 125 and the 145 have the same mechanics when they come from the same wrestling room. MBA does that head-tie drag on everyone with success. If you have a forfiet to a Bradley kid upon shaking the opposing coaches hand he throws in legs....old habits die hard! The CBHS coach called stalling, on HIS kid.

 

The quality of wrestling was very high. The individuals will be great!

 

reftn

The officiating was excellent, even without Elsie in the finals!! Great job to all of ya.

 

soms

[nywrestler]

This is a great point of view. As a parent I am always amazed at the strength and talent of all the young men. The cheerleaders bit of entertainment was a fun break for the defeated wrestlers in the stands waiting to watch the finals. I know they talked about the girls on the way home as much as they did the competition. This seems to be part of the tredition now.