Dear Marvin:

I too was at the tournaments when Bo and Zach won.

I was at the tournament when Jeremy Long won.

I was at the tournament when Doug Hoover won.

None of these individuals pointed directly at their opponents fans and pointed a number one at them. Some would view this type of behavior as poor sportsmanship and taunting.

You are certainly entitled to your opinion. As others are entitled to theirs.

There was a reason the crowd gave each of those 4X Champions their ovation, and their was a reason the crowd was subdued for their applause for Jake.

Perhaps from the other side of the arena, your vantage point was not as clear as the rest of ours.

I respect your coming to the defense of Abilene and would have expected as much, as you have participated with the Abilene Kids Club, and I believe a supporter of Abilene has stated your son will be attending Abilene High School.

I wish both of you the best.

Also, congratulations to your son for his first place finish at Liberty Nationals.