Big Dawg,

Jeeze, you act like I was promoting that OW go to Ryne. But I guess I will have to defend him now. I think he had an Outstanding performance. He beat three guys who were state placers last year, who are older than he is, in a bracket that had eight state placers from last year. He avenged two of his five losses. He was not scored on other than the releases (no takedowns, reversals, or near falls). Many forum followers and posters stated that it was arguably the toughest bracket in the state. Was he favored to win it? NO! Did he, YES! To me that is outstanding!

It is to the point that it looks like you don't even think he should be a state champ. Sharky beat Ryne ONE TIME 8-5. Were you at the Freestyle/Greco State tournament last summer? I have to beg to differ with you. Ryne is up to Sharky. Where do you get the "many times" comment? He is a FRESHMAN for goodness sakes. and he reads this forum so back off. I never said that Trison wouldn't finish in the top 3 in the other state divisions either. Nathan beat Ryne but I wouldn't say that he stomped him. Why do you say he "easily could have wrestled 125? What is your point? By the way, no disrespect to Colin but he is no Nathan McCormick so I don't think that is a fair comparison. Why don't youmove on and find some other state champ to bash or better yet let the kids enjoy their championships.


Will Cokeley
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