years ago my during my sons 2nd year of wrestling we wrestled bo beard almost every weekend, bo beat us every time. as the year progressed the matches got closer we lost in the state finals 0 to 0. yet at the wichita classic, when i was unable to attend, there was a mix up our coaches didn't make it and Ronnie beard coached my son. through the years we've wrestled occasionaly and gotten to the point where we have been lucky enough to win a few. even still at tournaments if ronnie and bo aren't at matside rooting for my son they are asking how he is doing and wishing us good luck.

this weekend my nephew wrestled russ freeman. they wrestled in this years highschool regional finals at sub finals and at the district finals. at state my nephew hurt his thumb during a match, mr freeman ran down some tape so we could tape his thumb. several times during the day they asked about his thumb. sunday my nehhew was wrestling in the consolation simifinals where if he won he would meet russ. during an injury time out for the other wrestler my nephew asked me for a drink. after telling him i had nothing i looked up and there was russ handing me a $3.00 gaterade.

i could go on with more stories but these have been the kind of expierinces i've had.