To anyone who gives this crap from James Owens any credence whatsoever...

I have personally known Coach Stovall for the past seven years. I coached with him and then wrestled for him this past year at Newman. This accusation is painful to hear. The man has dedicated himself to not just to Newman but to Kansas wrestling. In addition to that he loves his wrestlers, even those needy ones like James Owens. That's what makes this whole deal worse. Stovall spent a lot of time and effort to work with James, both in wrestling and the classroom. The fact that James would say something like this is rediculous and a complete demonstration of his character or lack thereof.

The problem, James, is that at some point in your life you are going to have to be weaned from your mother's bosom and live like a big boy. The reason you are leaving Newman is that you are too lazy and don't have the heart or character to wrestle for a demanding coach like Stovall. I hope you can nut up and tell everyone on this forum that that is the case. I like you James, we had a lot of good times, but come on, grow up and be a man.

I will also not be attending Newman next year but it has nothing to do with Coach Stovall. He is the best, most sincere, dedicated wrestling coach I have ever known and it has been a pleasure coaching with him and wrestling for him. Most people know this accusation is absurd and I am happy to see that his comments received no response from Coach. They don't deserve his time.


Mark Dugan