WEST VIRGINIA MAT THOUGHTS

... on the "Top 20 Wrestler Alibis"

Wrestling is a contest for "Champions." And folks, true champions don't always win, but neither do they make alibis. There is no room for "self-pity" in the mat sport. However, if you are wanting for an excuse or two, the following "classics" are perfect. After all, they've helped many a loser in the past.

• 1. I ate too much.
• 2. I didn't eat enough.
• 3. I over-trained.
• 4. I didn't train enough.
• 5. I warmed-up too much.
• 6. I didn't warm-up enough.
• 7. I wasn't "psyched."
• 8. I was "psyched up" too much.
• 9. I couldn't breath.
• 10. I thought I was having a heart attack.
• 11. I couldn't sleep last night.
• 12. I had too much sleep last night.
• 13. I was too cold.
• 14. I was having "hot" flashes.
• 15. The referee cheated me.
• 16. My girlfrined just cheated on me.
• 17. I have an emotional problem.
• 18. Nobody cares.
• 19. My coach doesn't like me.
• 20. I don't like my coach.

Updated July 28, 1997