I have been watching my sons wrestle since they were in 2nd grade and I have never felt more compelled to write on this forum than I do now. My son wrestled Moeder this week-end and the video that I have shows a clear hit with the fist to his head before the whistle was even blown. I would be more than happy to share my video and I would in turn like to see any video that shows my son being dirty. Right before he was hit, my son was called a vulgar name and the ref told Moeder to watch his language. I understand that emotions can run high, but what happened was entirely uncalled for. We knew from the beginning it was going to be a tuff match for Lukas to win. One of the reasons we believe this sport is so great is because it teaches these young men how to win and lose graciously. This match was going to be no exception. I have a hard time understanding why a wrestler, who is clearly winning, would need to act in such a questionable manner. That was certainly no way that we intended to win a match. There are obviously some biased people, but I wonder how you would have felt had it been your own son?
Bring that video on! It was a cupped hand. It was a false start and at most unnessary roughness or unsportsmanlike conduct. It is a combat sport and it is rough. Your coach tabled the official and plead for a FM. That is cs in my book!
You know it is a rough sport and I am sure your kid has been called worse by his brother. I know what was said and there was NO warning or discussion by the official, per his account of the event. If you believe the penalty fit the situation you are part of the further pussification of America and the tragic emasculation of young men.
If you have never wrestled you will not be able to comprehend the emotion and energy that surges through your body during a match. If Ryne was losing a match 10-3 I wouldn't want him to win no matter what (unless he came back and out scored his opponent) but especially in this situation. No gift wins.
Beeson, BV finished tied for third because of the points they received from this win and because SJA was stripped of Moeder's points which would have put them in 2nd place. I do think it is disgraceful to gloat over a win or trophy that was NOT earned.
