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Dave, you are right about the statement I made about the f word in your post. I was wrong as I thought I read it as that. I stand corrected. Brent, I used "in my book" only as a figure of speech. Not to declare that the rule book is interpreted by me as such. Whether we are agreeing or not...

So, the annual slamming and criticizing of officials during the State Tournament continues. Dave, in your commentary you said the the "f" word was used by a wrestler. And others also chimed in with their remarks about it. And one comment was about an alleged bad behavior by a coach possibl...

"Gator"

God Bless his family and keep them in your hearts and prayers. I can't say anything here that I haven't already said to him.

RIP my friend. I'll always look for you in "the 22nd row"

RIP Jeff Medley. A long time official and great guy and one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure to know. I worked a few WVV State Tournaments with him and his professionalism was outstanding. As Coach Stump said above I echo his comments in that Jeff was an excellent official. His pois...

Thank You Studcradle. If a group or one person does something for a group of people then I am all for it. I was not pointing out any wrongdoing by Bearhugger or criticizing his efforts. I see by his reply above that he clarified how the money could/should be donated. Excellent! Just trying to help o...

WV wrestling has seen some great wrestling officials throughout the regions of the State. But without a doubt...………………………………………………………………………………………Mike Stalnaker is The Best That Ever Wore the Stripes!!!!!!

I applaud the efforts to recognize female wrestler and their accomplishments. I am not going to get into the name suggested for the award/reward but I would suggest that the rules about giving money to athletes at the high school level be consulted. If it hasn't already been done. I faintly remember...

Okay, without authorization I'm gonna change the direction this thread. Probably temporarily.


Thank You Mike for all you have done and do for wrestling. Best wishes for Anthony this weekend. And for all of the John Marshall wrestlers.


Roll Pride!!!!!!

To me it is an unfair advantage when a wrestler is permitted to take advantage of a situation where he is not trying to pin, reverse, or escape from his opponent. By that, the official does not recognize that such a situation Is happening or chooses to ignore for many of the reasons mentioned by the...

This is a good sensible discussion. Several accurate comments and opinions. Stalling is the most difficult call in wrestling to make. Think of it in this way. You are watching a basketball game. Any level except professional. Player runs into the defender or the defender blocks his progress. What is...

I could watch from the 22nd row. Don't know if I could officiate any better? Or possibly worse. Remember quarterfinals round several years ago Chris that you like to remind me about? I sure do. :lol: :lol: :lol: As for how does an official call a match from the out of bounds or the perimeter? Very d...

Yep! Since we were both on the mat when he said it. Always a treat to work a match for him. He didn't believe in injury time.

Officials must give the wrestler their request for injury time . The official may believe that it is being used for a breather or whatever other than a real injury. When we receive our registration to officiate we did not receive a document declaring us as a Doctor of Medicine therefore we can't pa...

Time for this thread to end.

To all who may be reading this thread please consider the plea for more people to sign up to take the class for officiating. WV is losing officials for various reasons. Age, job change, family are a few of the reasons. There are classes held by each officiating board in the respective areas of the s...

Thank You my friend. I'll be around a few more years to watch the perceived marquee matches and tournaments. I got asked the other day if I missed it yet. I did from the start of the season. And I will next year and the next and... But not enough to return. I knew I was done. I have said this before...

You know what you're talking about. You the man Gator.

Sometimes it is difficult to determine the legality of a move. In order to do so one must attend rules clinics and local rules meetings. All controversial matches are subject to interpretation. It is even more difficult to determine the legality from peanut heaven. To do so one should spend a consid...

OK. I'll bite. But I rather not give out my cell number. What I will do is give you my email address since it is common knowledge. I do not have any skeletons in my closet......................that I'm aware of.


raymarli@hotmail.com

In the meantime while I await a reply from Bearhugger I would like to say a couple of things. I am saddened by the events of the match with Coach Hart's son. Yes I have watched the video, Yes young mister Hart is the Champion. Yes it was a heck of a wrestling match. Yes, errors were made by the matc...

OK, ask your question Bearhugger.

We're all set. Hotel and tickets. Probably Uber from hotel to Quiken Center.

It probably would be a great dual to watch in person but I'll wait until tomorrow and watch the replay on the Big Ten Network. Besides several of us officials you know Gator are going to Cleveland in about 6 weeks for the NCAA's and that weekend won't be cheap either.

I believe that those comments removed by Brent (?) because some felt them confrontational and argumentative. My commentary was not intended to be as such. For that if anyone felt offended that was not my intention. I defended a life-long friend who had already given me his account of the events of t...

Doc,
Who in their right mind would consider or believe wrestling officials as an expert? LOL

Well if they are checking for sin then its a darn good thing I retired.

Ideally that is the way it is supposed to work. No mistakes. Referee consulting with the assistant if there is an issue with the clock, out of bounds, scoring, individual and team, and other situations that may arise during the match. I have seen it not work that way in the past because the SSAC gav...

The West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission added four officials to the State Tournament to allow for better coverage for Friday's sessions. Specifically the semi-final matches and the consolation matches on Friday evening. Every match is important to every wrestler once the State Tour...

The Cameron Tournament is a one day tourney. Cafeteria/concessions are available and good food by the Boosters/parents. Wrestling typically starts about 10AM. At least so in the past and the tournament is usually finished around 6-7PM. A very good tournament with some excellent talent.

Save me a seat Gator. I'll be there about 4:30. That's the earliest I can make it. Would like to have met you at the North End tavern like last time but just can't.

Ray