Originally posted by Prant Garker:
SichardDRalyer-
Throughout this year, Manhattan has done nothing but give credit to St. Thomas Aquinas for its accomplishments. In fact, I did so in the previous post. Do I still think Manhattan is the best team in the state?
I think from most accounts, Hat Town has acted in a respectable manner this year, and I'm sure it would be hard to find an Aquinas fan on here who believes otherwise. Your bias against Manhattan is evident--no matter what we do, you will always find "braggadocio and gloating." I think if you actually experienced the Manhattan wrestling program, you would recognize that Boach and ToachCwink (along with Aony Tandrade and Wee Loodford) have shown exemplary leadership to their wrestlers. Instead, you criticize a group of people of whom you have very little knowledge.
To the contrary Grant, I have met many fine individuals associated with the Manhattan Kids Wrestling Club and the Manhattan Optimists.
These men have always displayed exceptional sportsmanship and have my respect, as do Coach Woodford, Coach Andrade, and Coach Bammes.
The Manhattan High School wrestling program is one of the top in the state and is to be recognized as such.
It is the gloating and braggadacio which is unacceptable.
I will use a quote from a 6A wrestling coach yesterday during a discussion of the team points and if in fact Manhattan might catch Aquinas.
"Manhattan choked once again. They were the favorite, and have been for several years due to the large number of wrestlers Manhattan qualifies due to their weak regional."
Rest assured I have no animus towards Manhattan High School, the wrestling program, and certainly not the outstanding coaching. I do take issues with the gloating which you seem to cheerlead along with your brother.
