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Post by getoffthematsteve on Feb 3, 2024 16:22:32 GMT -5
It’s pains me to post this, but I was incredibly disappointed after watching the 5A regional tournament at Cox HS. During the 113lb 3rd place match the wrestler from Great Bridge was cautioned multiple times for punches, he later lost a point for head butting his opponent, and deliberately ran his opponent into the head official's table, slamming his back into the table.
I am disturbed that the official did not disqualify the Great Bridge wrestler and do a better job of protecting the Cod wrestler.
Apparently this wrestler is know for this behavior. It needs to be stopped in high school, otherwise we will have another Baylor Fernandes situation on our hands. Illinois HS never reprimanded him and he ruined atleast 3 careers.
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Post by sm on Feb 3, 2024 16:36:59 GMT -5
It’s pains me to post this, but I was incredibly disappointed after watching the 5A regional tournament at Cox HS. During the 113lb 3rd place match the wrestler from Great Bridge was cautioned multiple times for punches, he later lost a point for head butting his opponent, and deliberately ran his opponent into the head official's table, slamming his back into the table. I am disturbed that the official did not disqualify the Great Bridge wrestler and do a better job of protecting the Cod wrestler. Apparently this wrestler is know for this behavior. It needs to be stopped in high school, otherwise we will have another Baylor Fernandes situation on our hands. Illinois HS never reprimanded him and he ruined atleast 3 careers. bring him over Strasburg way! We got something for him |
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Post by em460 on Feb 3, 2024 19:42:28 GMT -5
I would like to say I’m surprised by the lack of punishment from that kind of behavior but I have witnessed it multiple times at different tournaments with no consequences beyond losing a team point for the offender. In the instances I witnessed two different wrestlers (from the same team) became unnecessarily physical at the end of the match after the whistle (one kneed his opponent in the chest and the other kicked his opponent in the face). The refs saw the behavior and did nothing beyond taking a team point away. They are quick to punish coaches but ignore the blatant behaviors that put a wrestler’s safety in jeopardy.
It’s disappointing to hear it continue to happen. Both because officials and coaches continue to let these wrestlers behave that way.
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Post by rollin on Feb 3, 2024 21:09:24 GMT -5
Attitudes reflect leadership!
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Post by 3arankings on Feb 4, 2024 11:56:27 GMT -5
It’s pains me to post this, but I was incredibly disappointed after watching the 5A regional tournament at Cox HS. During the 113lb 3rd place match the wrestler from Great Bridge was cautioned multiple times for punches, he later lost a point for head butting his opponent, and deliberately ran his opponent into the head official's table, slamming his back into the table. I am disturbed that the official did not disqualify the Great Bridge wrestler and do a better job of protecting the Cod wrestler. Apparently this wrestler is know for this behavior. It needs to be stopped in high school, otherwise we will have another Baylor Fernandes situation on our hands. Illinois HS never reprimanded him and he ruined atleast 3 careers. bring him over Strasburg way! We got something for him Care to elaborate? |
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Post by trophies4all on Feb 4, 2024 11:59:26 GMT -5
It’s pains me to post this, but I was incredibly disappointed after watching the 5A regional tournament at Cox HS. During the 113lb 3rd place match the wrestler from Great Bridge was cautioned multiple times for punches, he later lost a point for head butting his opponent, and deliberately ran his opponent into the head official's table, slamming his back into the table. I am disturbed that the official did not disqualify the Great Bridge wrestler and do a better job of protecting the Cod wrestler. Apparently this wrestler is know for this behavior. It needs to be stopped in high school, otherwise we will have another Baylor Fernandes situation on our hands. Illinois HS never reprimanded him and he ruined atleast 3 careers. bring him over Strasburg way! We got something for him LOL! Strasburg said "Try that in a small town" |
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Post by trophies4all on Feb 4, 2024 12:01:49 GMT -5
bring him over Strasburg way! We got something for him Care to elaborate? sm is trying to get somebody cancelled on a forum....sm sounds scared |
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Post by coach on Feb 4, 2024 14:56:37 GMT -5
I wish I could say I was surprised, but I’m not. Yesterday, at the Commonwealth District Tournament, Riverbend’s 165 demonstrated extreme arrogance, and downright deplorable behavior. He intentionally tried to hurt his opponent. Then, when he finally did, he got up and gestured to his team and fans that it was over with a “strapped” gesture. He had no punishment, wasn’t penalized, and showed no remorse. He never apologized, and seemed happy about doing it. After the match, the referee admitted he should have hit him for unsportsmanlike conduct. A lot of good that does after the match. Kid is a senior, and was wrestling a freshman. It was simply disgusting behavior. And, it wasn’t like he should have been so arrogant anyway. It was the consolation bracket. Karma came around a little though, he got pinned the very next match, and the kid went to the doctor and it was only a hyperextension.
Coaches need to do better. Our wrestlers are a direct reflection of us. If we allow those behaviors, teenagers wiill act. If we do not tolerate it, we can teach them valuable lessons. Riverbend…do better.
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Post by bigji3 on Feb 4, 2024 15:01:11 GMT -5
Seeing it all over. Battlefield district had parents yelling at kids from other teams who won…..without any eggin on from the kids. Just total disregard to be classy. They’re kids, big wins can be emotional and I’m all for celebrating a little and being respectful, but people just yelling at a kid for raising his arms cause he won districts? Let’s do better as parents
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Post by 3arankings on Feb 4, 2024 15:33:40 GMT -5
Won't name names or schools because I don't know if it's true but I've heard a story about a wrestler swinging on his coach a few days ago and said person is still on the mat wrestling. Lessons aren't learned without repercussions.
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Post by new2this on Feb 4, 2024 22:10:34 GMT -5
Got give to the Heritage(Lynchburg) coach, in the consi-finals of region 3C, two wrestlers started to show-boat after winning, making gestrues to the crowd. Coach shut them down immediately. Respect for the sport, respect for the opponent, he is teaching them the right way.
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Post by luffy on Feb 5, 2024 8:37:21 GMT -5
Got give to the Heritage(Lynchburg) coach, in the consi-finals of region 3C, two wrestlers started to show-boat after winning, making gestrues to the crowd. Coach shut them down immediately. Respect for the sport, respect for the opponent, he is teaching them the right way. Here is were I have the unpopular opinion. I think these kids should have a little fun. No I dont mean stand over your opponent but if you want to celebrate a good win or a hard match then do it. Nothing wrong with a little fun for the kids. They work so hard why not enjoy the rewards of it. |
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Post by wrestler2027 on Feb 5, 2024 13:55:01 GMT -5
Got give to the Heritage(Lynchburg) coach, in the consi-finals of region 3C, two wrestlers started to show-boat after winning, making gestrues to the crowd. Coach shut them down immediately. Respect for the sport, respect for the opponent, he is teaching them the right way. Here is were I have the unpopular opinion. I think these kids should have a little fun. No I dont mean stand over your opponent but if you want to celebrate a good win or a hard match then do it. Nothing wrong with a little fun for the kids. They work so hard why not enjoy the rewards of it. I think the point of the post is that there is a difference in "having fun" after winning a tough match and bad behavior. That goes for both the winner and loser, IMO. I witnessed both sides behaving just as poorly as the other all season long. Throwing headgear, shoving coaches away when they're trying to talk after a match, shoving opponents as they leave the mat, etc. Unfortunately, when coaches either can't or won't implement repercussions, that's what we end up with. |
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Post by maroondude on Feb 5, 2024 14:11:04 GMT -5
Proper big match celebration- Look at your parents, Point at them, Flex, say I love you, run to center and shake opponents hand, run and hug your coaches and teammates.
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Post by PolakPower on Feb 5, 2024 14:29:26 GMT -5
Sad to read. There is no doubt that there is a lack of discipline and sportsmanship in the events described above. That is why it is important to celebrate not only wins, winning coaches, and winning programs - but more importantly programs that do it with sportsmanship and class. All the behavior above falls on the wrestler and the coach. The coach always had the option to sit, suspend, or remove an athlete from a team. I don't think athletes realize they look like a DB when they are clowning their opponents or acting like a jerk.
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