Forgive this 85 year old fan if this offends anyone. As a fan, Parent, Grandparent and Great Grandparent of many wrestlers, I was blessed to watch my 1st State Champion in 1982 and i will never forget how compossed both wrestlers were after the overtime defeat of a 44-0 prior to this match. He shuck the hand and walked off the mat with no emotion. The winner just smiled and reached for his "I'd rather be fishing" hat. No celebration. That 44-1 wrestler taught our Family how to act forever and now remains a good Friend. Our coaches teach disapline every day at practice and demand it at tournaments. When i see wrestlers throw the head gear ect. I just think how he surely wasn't taught right. I love the wrestler who after a win, shakes hands and walks off like he has won before. Even though, in some cases the coach grabs him with a huge hug. Last State tournament, i had a cousin who was a Freshman, win State at 120 pounds and after taking his leg band off, he started to raise his pointer finger up to his fans and immediately dropped it. I ask him if his coach chewed his a$$ for unnecessary celebration! LOL To sum up. Win with respect for your opponent. Lose with respect for the opponent and you will never regret it later in life. Strickly my opinion. Thanks,
