I think the best tournament is the one that you are able to attend. There won't be anyone going home from either of these tournaments feeling like they didn't get a lot of bang for their buck(s).

I would, could, should watch both tournaments, but I can't. I will have an informant at Newton and the Bobcat.

To take one from Eric Johnson - "Dang close!!!!!"

To take another one from BADBO - "Both tournaments are insanely tough."

I will be attending the Greater Frontenac Metro Open and the SMNW
Novice Nationals. In a few years we will see some of the faces from these youth tournaments attending the Newton and Bobcat tournament. Some of the Bobcat and Newton wrestlers will be attending some collegiate tournaments. Great weekend of wrestling coming up.

I would like to see matt reed move up to the next weight to wrestle the kid from union I think reed is the best kansas kid this year pound for pound I sure hope to see him wrestling in college instead of football.

Wouldn't he have a hard time seeing over those 6 foot 5 to 6 foot eight linebackers? Sure, he could do it and have success. But as good as he is at both, why take the chance of guy that out-weighs you by a hundred pounds or more smashing you like a pumpkin?!

To state the obvious, I guess it is just what Matt wants to do most and who/what are his best opportunities.

As Coach Church told me one day, "He is one BAD DUDE!" Ha, true that!

I've never seen him play football, but have watched him wrestle for years. I know he lacks the height of an ideal D1 QB. Is he being recruited as a QB or an Athlete at the next level for football? Again, I've never seen him play football but know his athleticism from watching him on the mat!

Nasty, Reed is a monster he posted a 17-1 record on the jr dual team last summer and if my memory serves me correctly I dont think he sat out 1 dual? That said we were @ the Union tourney in Dec and seen Crutchmer he is a big 182 considering Reed can make 170 I think its a better match up for Conklin who if isnt as good as athlete or wrestler as Reed the margin between them is razor thin! Both are fun to watch and as gifted athletes you can see in any sport.

Kevin Seybold

I believe Reed should be an NFL DB or perhaps an MMA fighter. Unless he would prefer to seek a profession in a non-athletic related arena. I am sure he is smart, disciplined and dedicated and could do just about anything.

My prediction is that Matt Reed goes to West Point and wrestles for coach Joe Heskett! The Army Black Knights!!!

OR..... Play football for them...

Or that, that sounds great!