I think questioning R.J.’s decision to take care of his body is totally absurd, but a large portion of the comments on this forum are. R.J. I think you are making the right decision. I went through the same injury when I was your age and I didn’t take care of it, so I pay the price everyday. Taking care of your body is not a weakness, its intelligence. You are the one who has to live with that body and nobody else. It really amazes me how idiots like Dallas Browning are so quick to make those slow-witted comments on toughness.

As for any of those dunderheads questioning R.J.’s toughness you can stop. I watched the kid wrestle at our tournament and he is just tough anyone else who steps out there. As for Dallas Browning, I would love it if you would stop by my wrestling room sometime and teach me how to be as tough as you.

Hang in there R.J..

Coach Neil
Basehor-Linwood High School