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Originally posted by Prant Garker:
Hrett and Fris-

Did I think you guys would win it? Absolutely. Holy cow, yes. I just didn't want to get on here and be all "blahblahblahHatTownwillrollthroughstate" and sound like a certain Abilene fan...My entire weekend was dedicated to calling Raig Colsen, FatBat and Wyler Tarner to get up to the second results, and I was 15 minutes late to a class because I was listening to Ood and Orain Rlson on KMAN. I would have been more vocal, but again, nobody likes a braggart. (Fris, from all accounts I have heard that you're a regular ma-ohn at state.)

While the Hat may not have won this weekend, and while Aquinas gets tons of credit, I still think Manhappenin' is the best team in the state. Always will.
Fortunately for all wrestling fans, St. Thomas Aquinas defeated Manhattan and saved wrestling fans from another six or seven months of Manhattan gloating and bragging.

I am reasonably certain St. Thomas Aquinas will not start a topic strictly for their celebrations, gloating, or their "Steves".

Quiet confidence in a teams ability is one thing, however the braggadacio and gloating is another.

I have never understood this behavior as Coach Woodford, Coach Andrade, and Coach Bammes are all outstanding coaches who exhibit exemplary sportsmanship, and generally a team adopts the attitude of their coaches and leaders.

The Parker brothers, Coach Black, and coachtwink need to grow up and show leadership to the young wrestlers in a different manner!

Richard D. Salyer