I think it is important that I address what went on at Regionals this past weekend. I owe an apology to the entire wrestling community. I believe that wrestling is superior to ALL other sports in teaching athletes to be strong of mind as well as of body. I lost my head and let emotions take over. I stand by my belief that the front headlock trip is a legal move when you have the head and arm encircled, and it is not possible to slam someone from a front headlock trip since they never leave the mat. The official in that situation is an excellent official who I believe is one of the best in the state. I think he made a mistake but he is human and I did not handle the situation very well. I and the Piper athlete and Coach have spoken. I apologized to both of them for my behavior. It was in no way aimed at them. I wish them the best of luck at the state tournament and I respect them a great deal. Wrestlers and their coaches are almost always "class acts" who typically demonstrate a great deal of character. Once again I apologize to the wrestling community for allowing my passions to overule common sense. Coach Crouse