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You have really taken up this cause to fly the flag for JV wrestlers even though this is not new. Just curious why now? Is it just that you feel we have to start somewhere to make a change? You do realize that while it may seem unfair that good JV wrestlers don't get into regional tournaments, good ...

I'm not arguing against the possibility of allowing JV wrestlers to qualify for the state tournament, but I am curious how it would change the dynamic within programs. What I mean is: What motivation would a JV wrestler have to become a starter if he gets to qualify and go to the tournament the same...

Roane senior Jacob Spencer earned his 150th win at WV Army National Guard Duals. Congratulations.

Roane junior Adam Reichard earned his 100th win at the WV Army National Guard Duals. Congratulations.

Coaches invest a great deal of their lives in making their team the best they can be. They sacrafice. They battle with rules that stifle. They battle administrations and school cultures. Coaches deal with a myriad of issues such as tragedies, drugs, and broken homes. The good coaches give of themsel...

The thread titled Keyser was the one that stuck out to me as being wrong, and that's not anything against Keyser, because they deserve to be complimented. You can read it and then tell us how you meant it. Sure, I realize the value of having 14 starters and a B and C team, but if you don't have it y...

...and Hugger,..STFU (Some Teams Forfeit Unfortunately). When you post comments suggesting teams having a full line-up have better programs or live in better communities, you lose credibility.

Six qualifiers were due back and 4 placewinners are wrestling now. Last year's heavyweight is no longer enrolled and last year's 195 did not come out this year. Among the 4 state placewinners now on the team, there is also a qualifier from 2 years ago. The cupboard isn't exactly empty as far as qual...

It's probably a good question to ask an official, or Dr. Welker: How do the various officials boards receive a particular rule and coordinate so that officials across the state are informed and calls can be more consistent from one board to another? Is it more than just the rules test and officials ...

Well aware we have different boards. We were given the interpretation as WV will apply the rule beyond that which the NFHS requires, so I assume that means all boards should be calling it the same. To say "No", doesn't reference my question. If officials stick with the NFHS rule and basica...

Nobody wants forfeits. Hopefully your kids aren't getting more than 6-8 per season or I would try to schedule stronger, but to count only contested matches isn't going to make your wrestlers any more or less skilled. Give them credit for the forfeit win. Any that brag about those wins probably aren'...

With all due respect to those coaches who may believe otherwise, forfeits do count as wins on an individual's record and to not count it as such only penalizes your own kids unnecessarily. The team earned the points by having him make weight and ready to compete. At a seeding meeting, it is very eas...

This needs to be addressed statewide because officials are calling it differently. Most are letting action continue. In only a few occasions have I seen action stopped with a trapped arm. It has been made well-known by now that West Virginia will be going beyond the NFHS rule and stopping action as ...

Doesn't this arm trapped/potentially dangerous rule make a mat return relatively simple and could eliminate some of the quick stall calls that the offensive wrestler receives from this position? Trap one arm, and by rule, the official puts him back down on the mat for you. We'll take that every time...

I feel for teams that are trying to overcome this adversity from the flooding. It's not a good situation, but they are managing to push forward and show resiliency. Regarding PE classes: No participation = fail the class = no credit = re-take it. Don't give them an option. Gym teachers need to advoc...

Wrestlers taking the ACT can weigh in when they arrive and still be able to participate in the remaining afternoon matches.

Teams: Roane County, Calhoun County, Greenbrier West, Liberty-Harrison, Lewis County, Ravenswood. Weigh-In: 10:00am Starts: 11:00am 6-way round robin on 3 mats No entry fee due to last-minute changes Individual weight class champs get a medal Teams champ gets trophy (Cup) Hospitality room for coache...

Some of you are really convinced that combining into one single class is the way to go. Some of you are also shocked that people are suggesting to go ahead and break up the A/AA division into its own parts, despite the fact that the numbers support it now more than ever. I'm not strongly for or agai...

I seriously doubt a 1-0 loss to a Powerade Champ and kid who may win a Dutton himself would exclude anybody. Furthermore, if they stick with a senior, they might look at their whole body of work. If that were to happen, it might not really make a difference what year the senior had a loss that wasn'...

No need to explain the concept. I know what it means. I was just making light of the situation because Noah is so dang skilled.

We throw the term lb for lb around often, probably incorrectly. To have that distinction, Noah would have to be as good as wrestlers weighing 500 lbs. Lol. He very well could be the best wrestler in the state and could get it. I don't know who is on the selection committee or why it has always gone ...

Indypats, I'm glad you like Cam, but you obviously think some unavenged in-state losses are okay and others aren't. Simpkins is an excellent choice, by the way. We know the award is presented annually, BUT if sportswriters take in the careers of senior candidates and not just their senior season alo...

Jacob Spencer - Roane County has over 100 wins and is a 3-time state place winner. Sorry nobody posted sooner. He's up to about 112 wins by now. Congratulations on another fine season and an especially good performance in the state tournament. We look forward to seeing what you can do next season.

Congratulations on another great season. You looked sharp in your finals match. Good job, Dalton.

I posted about the mat return stall call recently on a different thread. My experience has been that when a wrestler stands to his feet, the top man gets called for stalling way too quickly. In many cases, 5 seconds would be generous. I think officials are trying to be consistent and that is not wha...

Mr. Moore doesn't need me to defend him, but in no way did he suggest one kid or the other should have won, or that the wrong kid won. If the match had been scored correctly, it wouldn't have ended the match and it may not have changed the outcome, as there was plenty of wrestling to be done after t...

Hugger gets a ballot?

I don't think many people understand how they plan to use the two officials. They will not call the match jointly, making calls equally, etc. The second official will be of no significant importance, in my opinion, except in a case where the lead official would ask for his opinion. If it's like it w...

Veering off topic a little, but the stalling situation I have a real problem with is how officials are applying it to mat returns of a standing wrestler. I believe officials are trying to be consistent by calling the offensive wrestler too quickly. To explain further, I think this is a situation whe...

I want to personally congratulate Cam Moore for reaching this milestone and share with others how special this young man is to me. I have coached some outstanding wrestlers, 4-time champs, Dutton winners. Never has anyone I have had outworked Cam Moore. He is second to none in his integrity and stre...