Poquoson Wins 2

[StatechampPHS]

Poquoson now has won 22 straight bay river district matches. I will give credit to Warhill wrestling team they looked much improved over last year. Agaist York the best match was 140 gibson and bumped up to 140 tinsley .Match came down to the last 7 seconds and gibson won by 1 point great match by both boys.

[Crabbull]

What happened at the end of Poquoson vs. York? Poquoson didn't send anybody out at 189, so the York coach got up, put his coat on and then wouldn't let his 215, heavy, 103 and 112 go - all forfeits. Not the way to treat the crowd who paid to see wrestling. What's up with that guy???

[YC Sports Look]

What happened at the end of Poquoson vs. York? Poquoson didn't send anybody out at 189, so the York coach got up, put his coat on and then wouldn't let his 215, heavy, 103 and 112 go - all forfeits. Not the way to treat the crowd who paid to see wrestling. What's up with that guy???


Crabbull just Shutup

[LF2010]

If im not mistaken the Poq. coach was forfitting 215 and heavy as well. :D;)

[LF2010]

:(Tonight was one of the worst team display of sportsmanship ive EVER seen.

[YC Sports Look]

:(Tonight was one of the worst team display of sportsmanship ive EVER seen.


And once again Poquoson is involved when are the true bull islanders coming back instead of these thugs that are constantly swirling in controversy

[StatechampPHS]

I dont belive the poor sportsmanship was Poquoson . It was York By a long shot. Look at your coach ever time something does not go his way he leaves. ( This has been going on for 5 years now at york high school. All bay river teams know this. Last year his star wrestler lost in the region finals and he took his team home not wating for any medals his wrestlers won. York A.D. needs to do something about there coach.

[LF2010]

;)YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME I WAS THERE, No such thing happened.
You might want to get your facts straight before you are gonna post something.

[StatechampPHS]

Not Kidding just ask your own parents who has put up with this coach for years. Plus you think every time something happens it is always the other team. Please get over it . The Poquoson wrestlers take alot more pride in wrestling then you would ever know. So why york kepts a weak schedule and puts on tournments that they can win. Please go look at the Poquoson schedule. People like you will always put down any thing Poquoson wrestlers do. And Please I was there also. And I'am that knows the york coach for over 7 years.

[BRD25836]

There is no doubt in my mind that the York coach is intimidated by Poquoson wrestling, and he should be. The wrestling talent at Poquoson is in his head. His 140 pound senior beat Poquoson's 135 pound freshman by one point. Which is the only match that York had to cheer about. (anyone remember last year when he ALMOST beat Andrew Williams...the post went on for months and everyone had pictures to prove he ALMOST won)

York has a good BRD wrestling team, but they need to work on mental toughness if they are going to do anything beyond the BRD.

Now that I got the York thing off my chest...teams like Grafton and Warhill seem to be on the right track. They didn't win a bunch, but they look like they are getting better and I would be willing to bet that they send several wrestlers to the state tournament.

The season is young, but it was obvious who is the team to beat...OBTW, two of Poquoson's stud's didn't wrestle due injury and illness

Great Job Mike Casey, Staff and Wrestlers

[LF2010]

Poq 140 is ranked 4th in the state can you hold age aginst gibsons win?

[BRD25836]

Poquoson's 140 pounder didn't wrestle. Poquoson's 135 pounder wrestled at 140 (he is a freshman, and he is a stud). I didn't say that York's 140 pounder isn't any good. He is almost a great wrestler, and if he wants to win more than his coach he will be great.

[football fan]

What a disappointing night. I bring my 6 and 8 year old up to the school to watch some wrestling, pay 15 bucks to watch the York coach pack up half-way through the match, and then all the way home I have to listen to my 8 year old tell me all of the new curse words that she learned from Gibson after he beat Tinsley.
I lost a lot of respect for him. He won the match, but he should have taken a seat with his team. Instead, he decides to walk over to our side and shout profanity at one of our wrestlers from last year. Did he not see all of the youth wrestlers sitting right there on the floor in front of him? What a jerk! I hope he's prepared for the next time he gets on the mat with one of our wrestlers. If our wrestler doesn't eat him up, the crowd sure as **** will.

[YC Sports Look]

What a disappointing night. I bring my 6 and 8 year old up to the school to watch some wrestling, pay 15 bucks to watch the York coach pack up half-way through the match, and then all the way home I have to listen to my 8 year old tell me all of the new curse words that she learned from Gibson after he beat Tinsley.
I lost a lot of respect for him. He won the match, but he should have taken a seat with his team. Instead, he decides to walk over to our side and shout profanity at one of our wrestlers from last year. Did he not see all of the youth wrestlers sitting right there on the floor in front of him? What a jerk! I hope he's prepared for the next time he gets on the mat with one of our wrestlers. If our wrestler doesn't eat him up, the crowd sure as **** will.

Hey football fan;65103

You sure your kid didn't learn the language from you vice gibson you moron, why you mentioned your kids is beyond me in the future if you are not pleased with something state your opinion and dont mask it by saying you had to listen to your kids who is charge in your house you or the kids

[YC Sports Look]

There is no doubt in my mind that the York coach is intimidated by Poquoson wrestling, and he should be. The wrestling talent at Poquoson is in his head. His 140 pound senior beat Poquoson's 135 pound freshman by one point. Which is the only match that York had to cheer about. (anyone remember last year when he ALMOST beat Andrew Williams...the post went on for months and everyone had pictures to prove he ALMOST won)

York has a good BRD wrestling team, but they need to work on mental toughness if they are going to do anything beyond the BRD.

Now that I got the York thing off my chest...teams like Grafton and Warhill seem to be on the right track. They didn't win a bunch, but they look like they are getting better and I would be willing to bet that they send several wrestlers to the state tournament.

The season is young, but it was obvious who is the team to beat...OBTW, two of Poquoson's stud's didn't wrestle due injury and illness

Great Job Mike Casey, Staff and Wrestlers


With support like you Poquoson will never gain the respect of the wrestling community as a program that produces winners that behave like winners the community will never be intimidated by thug behavior. The cream will always come to the top and the slugs will fade into the woodwork. I really look forward to the day Poquoson is viewed as a powerhouse again based on talent commitment and character not the current attempt at intimidation.

[BRD25836]

With support like you Poquoson will never gain the respect of the wrestling community as a program that produces winners that behave like winners the community will never be intimidated by thug behavior. The cream will always come to the top and the slugs will fade into the woodwork. I really look forward to the day Poquoson is viewed as a powerhouse again based on talent commitment and character not the current attempt at intimidation.

Dude, do you have any idea what you are talking about? Poquoson has more respect in the wrestling community than any team in the BRD. Our wrestlers are well coached, great athletes, good students, and they support their community. Please explain the "thug behavior" you mention as the only "thug behavior" I saw in the gym last night was from a York wrestler (there were 5 teams in the gym). I understand that you are from York and you feel you need to support your team, but to imply that York displays more sportsmanship than Poquoson is ridiculous. Our wrestlers wrestle to win...and they do. Poquoson's fans and wrestlers may walk a little cockstrong and with an attitude, but I haven't seen any "thugs".

Good luck against your next opponent, maybe your team will be winning and your coach will let all of his wrestlers get some mat time.

[YC Sports Look]

Dude, do you have any idea what you are talking about? Poquoson has more respect in the wrestling community than any team in the BRD. Our wrestlers are well coached, great athletes, good students, and they support their community. Please explain the "thug behavior" you mention as the only "thug behavior" I saw in the gym last night was from a York wrestler (there were 5 teams in the gym). I understand that you are from York and you feel you need to support your team, but to imply that York displays more sportsmanship than Poquoson is ridiculous. Our wrestlers wrestle to win...and they do. Poquoson's fans and wrestlers may walk a little cockstrong and with an attitude, but I haven't seen any "thugs".

Good luck against your next opponent, maybe your team will be winning and your coach will let all of his wrestlers get some mat time.

cockstrong and with an attitude doesn't get you into college and it doesn't get you a job, the biggest smartest name coming out of Poquoson recently is in fact a former York product not to mention he was a humble kid. The kids in Poquoson are top shelf however the parents are all vicariously living thru their kids eyes (move ins to a strong program)

Let the wrestling speak for itself if you haven’t learned your lesson yet from all the controversy you Poqusonites (don’t call yourself a bull islander unless you are from waterman blood) stirred up last year at the regions and the coaching fiasco at the beginning of this year you will continue to be viewed as slugs no matter how good the kids that are the team perform. Let the kids have their well deserved day in the sun without all the parents spinning out of control just to create a image of intimidation

[BRD25836]

cockstrong and with an attitude doesn't get you into college and it doesn't get you a job, the biggest smartest name coming out of Poquoson recently is in fact a former York product not to mention he was a humble kid. The kids in Poquoson are top shelf however the parents are all vicariously living thru their kids eyes (move ins to a strong program)

Let the wrestling speak for itself if you haven’t learned your lesson yet from all the controversy you Poqusonites (don’t call yourself a bull islander unless you are from waterman blood) stirred up last year at the regions and the coaching fiasco at the beginning of this year you will continue to be viewed as slugs no matter how good the kids that are the team perform. Let the kids have their well deserved day in the sun without all the parents spinning out of control just to create a image of intimidation

Kayton is a great kid, great athlete, great team mate, and he is doing well. Thanks for mentioning him, but if you think he is the biggest smartest name to recently come out of Poquoson; you honestly have no clue...Please explain how you believe this to be true.

How many of your York high school students have descendants who fought in the Revolutionary War and the Battle at York? I'll make it easier for you; how many were born in York county and have come up through the York school system? Probably not very many. Bottom line: Not very many kids in this Country go to school where there parents or grand parents did; some kids move in because their parents move for job opportunities...other move in because parents want their kids to have opportunities from a better school or better coaching. Some people support putting their kids future first and some don't...Kayton's parents DID.


In case you didn't notice last night (if you were even there) there are no coaching fiascos. Poquoson handled the situation you mention professionally, and it is really none of your business, unless of course you are a member of our judicial system.

[YC Sports Look]

Kayton is a great kid, great athlete, great team mate, and he is doing well. Thanks for mentioning him, but if you think he is the biggest smartest name to recently come out of Poquoson; you honestly have no clue...Please explain how you believe this to be true.

How many of your York high school students have descendants who fought in the Revolutionary War and the Battle at York? I'll make it easier for you; how many were born in York county and have come up through the York school system? Probably not very many. Bottom line: Not very many kids in this Country go to school where there parents or grand parents did; some kids move in because their parents move for job opportunities...other move in because parents want their kids to have opportunities from a better school or better coaching. Some people support putting their kids future first and some don't...Kayton's parents DID.


In case you didn't notice last night (if you were even there) there are no coaching fiascos. Poquoson handled the situation you mention professionally, and it is really none of your business, unless of course you are a member of our judicial system.


Reread the post the coaching issue concerns Strickland, not sure what all that other noise your were spouting has to do with wrestling, name a bull islander born and bred currently wrestling (parents that are natives), this era of kids did not create the Poquoson Tradition it was Bull Islanders, Strickland brought in this current class good bad or indiffernet the whinning and blaming everytime something doesnt go Poquosns way I hope not to hear this year as we have in the past

[YC Sports Look]

Kayton is a great kid, great athlete, great team mate, and he is doing well. Thanks for mentioning him, but if you think he is the biggest smartest name to recently come out of Poquoson; you honestly have no clue...Please explain how you believe this to be true.

How many of your York high school students have descendants who fought in the Revolutionary War and the Battle at York? I'll make it easier for you; how many were born in York county and have come up through the York school system? Probably not very many. Bottom line: Not very many kids in this Country go to school where there parents or grand parents did; some kids move in because their parents move for job opportunities...other move in because parents want their kids to have opportunities from a better school or better coaching. Some people support putting their kids future first and some don't...Kayton's parents DID.


In case you didn't notice last night (if you were even there) there are no coaching fiascos. Poquoson handled the situation you mention professionally, and it is really none of your business, unless of course you are a member of our judicial system.


Shouldn't you be at work does your husband or wife know you are posting

[POQMAN]

Class???

I've see the York Coach completely embarass his team several time. Also, I noticed the 140 pounder get a little out of hand last night and the coach did nothing.

Again where is the Class?

[BRD25836]

Shouldn't you be at work does your husband or wife know you are posting

"yes" she does.

I know you were talking about Strickland, but incase you haven't noticed he no longer coaches at Poquoson. He is a great coach and will be missed, but Mike Casey has the ball now and he is doing a great job.

The rest of my noise was obviously too confusing for you... no worries! I should have figured as much since you have made no sense at all. I think I understand that you want to defend the York coach by degrading Poquoson wrestlers, parents, coaches, and our entire community. Don't worry, after three years of dominating the BRD we are getting used to attempts such as this.

One last question: have you ever been to a wrestling meet?

[YC Sports Look]

Class???

I've see the York Coach completely embarass his team several time. Also, I noticed the 140 pounder get a little out of hand last night and the coach did nothing.

Again where is the Class?


Poqman

Class as in class in high school like this years class would be the class of 2009

here is a tip
"Better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt"?

[POQMAN]

YC Sports Look

As I read several of your post...YOU SHOW NOW CLASS!

[BRD25836]

here is a tip
"Better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt"?


You should have practiced what you preached...Too Late!

You have made absolutely no sense at all. The only content in your posts is that you hate Poquoson...we get it, we undersand, we've heard it before!

[turn2]

I Really don't understand the gripe YC. I mean what is really the problem? Is it because all of Poq's wrestlers are not from Poq? I hope thats not a serious complaint. I'm not for sure but I would be willing to say that all of York's wrestlers are not "born n bred" in York county. I bet all of Smithfields wrestlers were not born in Smithfield. I'm willing to bet that all of Jamestown's, Bruton's, Lafayette's, Warhill's wrestlers are not from Williamsburg or James city county. If you are upset because you know that no one in this district can hang with Poq, thats fine it would make me angry too. As far as the class thing goes I didn't see any of Poq's wrestlers show bad sportsmanship last night.

[YC Sports Look]

"yes" she does.

I know you were talking about Strickland, but incase you haven't noticed he no longer coaches at Poquoson. He is a great coach and will be missed, but Mike Casey has the ball now and he is doing a great job.

The rest of my noise was obviously too confusing for you... no worries! I should have figured as much since you have made no sense at all. I think I understand that you want to defend the York coach by degrading Poquoson wrestlers, parents, coaches, and our entire community. Don't worry, after three years of dominating the BRD we are getting used to attempts such as this.

One last question: have you ever been to a wrestling meet?


Better question have you ever wrestled or are you the dad seeking collegiate glory through your kid, I can also surmise you are a move in which would confirm your blinded view on what is really important


The Poquoson Wrestling tradition was established years ago by local kids coaches and a supportive local community, those days are long gone, the Poquoson program is an experiment by the new leadership at Poquoson High School to bring in the Mark Stricklands of the the world to regain credibility, he in fact did so however without much population of the talent that lives in Poquoson. Poquoson does not have the caliber of wrestlers like the Akers, Burkes Goodsons Grahams in the sense of well rounded kids, Poquoson currently has kids that are wrestling centric, the goal is to be a state champ and move into life with substance of be successful as a youth, Poquoson wrestling is more concerned with making sure that all the wrestling community knows there is unlimited support from the parents which is fine however the buffoon parents that are trying to create this invincible image really exposes the shallowness of the parental support really in Poquoson I am comfortable that some of the parents of kids on the team would not subscribe to the constant whining blaming and thug approach. I hope I ma not using to big of words for you here is the tip I gave POQMAN

"Better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt"?

[YC Sports Look]

I Really don't understand the gripe YC. I mean what is really the problem? Is it because all of Poq's wrestlers are not from Poq? I hope thats not a serious complaint. I'm not for sure but I would be willing to say that all of York's wrestlers are not "born n bred" in York county. I bet all of Smithfields wrestlers were not born in Smithfield. I'm willing to bet that all of Jamestown's, Bruton's, Lafayette's, Warhill's wrestlers are not from Williamsburg or James city county. If you are upset because you know that no one in this district can hang with Poq, thats fine it would make me angry too. As far as the class thing goes I didn't see any of Poq's wrestlers show bad sportsmanship last night.


Turn

Understand all, no gripe just would like to read about the kids successes and not the constant interjection from parents with opinions which seems to always come from Poquoson, I have yet to see posts from the other BRD schools that have the constant spin of how great and dominating their programs are and how sub standard the other programs referees and even coaches are. I agree with you there are no York County teams with pure blue bloods on their teams, with that said these schools seem to assemble teams with kids right in the school no recruiting no promises of glory or all the other attractions the Poquson program offers


As I said earlier I see no posts from Jamestown, Bruton, Lafayette Smithfield Tabb dogging coaches referees other wrestlers

Once the two kids on the mat finish it is what it is , yes refs will make human mistakes and coaches will make mistakes but parents who have never been in a cradle do not know what happens on the mat,
Poquoson seem to do a lot of arm chair coaching and believe it or not kids talk enough trash amongst themselves they do not need to have parents talking trash also. Other team’s kids coaches and parents are already pretty burned out with the Poquson drama

[BRD25836]

YC,

I realize it doesn't matter one bit, but yes I am a move in. I moved here in 2002; well before Strickland was the coach and both of my boys wrestled for the Poquoson youth program. No I am not seeking college glory for my kid as he has already made a name for himself and is playing college football; not wrestling. When I moved here I had a choice, move to a place with a good wrestling program and tradition...the only place in this area that offered that was Poquoson. At the time I didn't know any of the names you mention, but now my family is friends with all you mention. I only wish you knew people like the Goodsons and Grahams; you might have a little better understanding of life in Poquoson and how hard work and dedication mean more than who your grandpa is. I was born in Arizona, and me and my family has lived all over this world defending the freedom that provides you the right to bash Poquoson, but we are Islanders now and forever, whether you or any other person agrees with that, we are here to stay. I can assure you the people of Poquoson love having us here, so how does some dude from York think he has a say in who lives here and who doesn't. As I said before, you don't know as much as you think you know.

[LF2010]

So this whole topic is rediculous Yorks 140 pounder was taunted by SEVRAL poq wrestlers two of whom have allready grad. crabtree and dell oh yeah and not to mention holt. York had walked over to put his clothes back on after the match when all this occourd.

[YC Sports Look]

YC,

I realize it doesn't matter one bit, but yes I am a move in. I moved here in 2002; well before Strickland was the coach and both of my boys wrestled for the Poquoson youth program. No I am not seeking college glory for my kid as he has already made a name for himself and is playing college football; not wrestling. When I moved here I had a choice, move to a place with a good wrestling program and tradition...the only place in this area that offered that was Poquoson. At the time I didn't know any of the names you mention, but now my family is friends with all you mention. I only wish you knew people like the Goodsons and Grahams; you might have a little better understanding of life in Poquoson and how hard work and dedication mean more than who your grandpa is. I was born in Arizona, and me and my family has lived all over this world defending the freedom that provides you the right to bash Poquoson, but we are Islanders now and forever, whether you or any other person agrees with that, we are here to stay. I can assure you the people of Poquoson love having us here, so how does some dude from York think he has a say in who lives here and who doesn't. As I said before, you don't know as much as you think you know.

I am a Bull Islander and I know all the folks I mentioned hence the mentioning, I to served 23 years in the Air Force defending the nation I still reside in Poquoson I am a Holloway, rumor has it there a few around Poquoson. You are correct move ins are much more accepted now however in no way entitles you to a tradition you had no stake in. It is a new era and what I am saying is the Poquoson Wrestling tradition has the opportunity to regain its traditional legs just do it with character vice all this parental drama, the old school boys wrestled for pride and school and the parents were supportive vice combative. Any attitude displayed by a wrestler should be character based; character is taught at home and exercised in public I have yet to see the any of the BRD wrestlers display attitudes that would suggest they are the tough bad dominating guys that all the parents and community supporters portray on these blogs. It is the parents displaying the shortness of character. Frankly the drama generated in Poquoson about wrestling is embarrassing. Let’s make a course correction and get back to wrestling for pride and school vice what the parents and supporters think it needs to be.

[NCAACHAMP]

You know what...someone told me to go to this site and read ALL the posts regarding move ins and tug behavior by Poquoson wrestlers. Youhave NO idea what you are talking about and your name dropping means NOTHING. I know Casey Graham, Mike Akers, Victor Jackson, Anthoney Burke, Mike McCormick, Carl Perry(NCAA Champion), Byron Tucker and I can go on and on. I know them better than you and eat dinner with several of them. No matter what you response is to this email, York is an embarressment to wrestling and so is the coach. I stood 10 feet away when he said and I quote " I have a busy weekend and have to get going" As a wrestler I would have been ****** at the fact that I either cut weight or trained all week for this dual meet and because York was getting spanked, the coached threw in the towel. It is a disgrace. York has a busy weekend....where at the Lee Davis duals, WOW tough tournament...where is Poquoson heading right now. THE BEAST OF THE EAST. Knowing they might have 1-2 place winners at the toughest tournament in the COUNTRY those Poquoson kids would have wrestled all night if need be. I am sick to my stomach to read these posts bashing PHS wrestling. No one in our district works harder and than those kids. Did anyone bring up the fact the the York coach called a fake injury time out against Grafton because his kid was so out of shape. The wrestler was holding one knee as if it was injuried but they worked on the other knee. As far as your reference to Kayton goes, he didn't get his training from York. Poquoson coached him growning up. I will admit that they was some jawing back and fourth between ex-STATE CHAMPS but that kid Tanner wrestled was talking smack even in weigh ins. Remember kids come to our programs to pursue college Scholarships. How many kids go to big schools to wrestle from other programs...maybe one or two.Well, here is a few from PHS wrestling program....
Inge-VMI, Fitzpatrick(move in)-VMI, Graham-Indiana, McCormick-UVA( Which he was a move in by the way), Victor Jackson(move in)-Lock Haven, Akers-VT,Jones(move in)-GWU, Gori(move in)-GWU, Scott Brown-Bloomsberg, Kayton(move in)-OU, Burke-UVA, Keeton-GMU, B.Fitz(move in)-ODU and there are a few more. You guys need to stop the baby B.S and just support wrestling in general. Great Bridge had tons of move ins. BOND-ILL.U, Chris Brown-ODU. They would not be where they are at with out the move they made. Last night was a total disgrace to the fans and to wrestling...the York coach needs to move on. One last thing...last night during the 125 pound match when Foxworth tech. falled the Outstanding wrestler of the falcon duals, the york fans made a comment " This will be a win for us.....and then you didn't hear another word after the first 25 seconds of the match. You need to stop name dropping ex-state PHS champs because I can tell you this much, everyone you named would not agree with you. Just support the sport of wrestling and if you have nothing positive to say then stick with a topic you really know about. Take care and have a pleasant weekend.

[NCAACHAMP]

As a matter of fact....I believe that anyone who supports the PHS program only post positive responses on here. Enough with the bashing of someone who is not in our wrestling room and does not have any say in our program. We all need to just let them make there comments and when no one from PHS responses maybe they will get the hint. This program needs to pull together even stronger and become a complete unit. It is good to see ex-state champs come and support our program. Del Bryce is one of the nicest kids out there and it was good to see him at the match. It is great to see people still come to the matches that have been attending the matches for over 20 years. Mike Casey has stepped up and so has Adam Feldman. I am sure not a lot of people now that Adam was and still is a Stud wrestler. Probably one of the few coaches with outstanding college creditials. He brings so much to our program and so does Mike Casey. We do miss Strick but we have to continue to move forward and hope for the best. Support our program in a positive way and let ALL THE HATERS HATE. Everyone outside of this program wants to hate us because we are winners. We have one of the best coaching staffs in the state and now with the addition of Burke and Jones we can still be as tough as ever. I wish PHS wrestling all the best of luck and I also wish the other BRD the best of luck.

[StatechampPHS]

NCAAChamp,
Thanks. wwell siad. After some research about YC Sports Look.(thanks to some contacts) He is not who he says he is. I will be more than welcome to let every one know who he really is. Again well said NCAACHAMP.

[NCAACHAMP]

I would like to know....

[football fan]

YC,

Sorry it took so long to reply. I have a job, and better things to do than talk smack to some kid who can't even use proper grammar. Sorry you are bitter. But I will promise you one thing: The next time one of your "thugs" comes over to our side and uses such language in front of my kids, there will be some serious action taken (to say it nicely)! Get a life!

To NCAA CHAMP, I would like to know who this kid is so that I can have a talk with his daddy! He needs a good spanking. Too bad he'll never be on a mat to receive one!

[BRDJunkie]

I hate these forums because I think they're part of the problem. Before I start my thesis, here's a disclaimer. First, I live in Poquoson, but wrestled in high school on the other side of the state. I'm actually a move/marry-in and have sat in the Poquoson crowd and on the other side of the mat cheering against them, and I saw the entire incident in the gym on Thursday night. Here are a few points:
1. If you taunt the Poquoson crowd, expect a response. That happened after the 140 pound match. No one from Poquoson started this exchange. By the way, if you're going to talk smack, don't pick a state champion to talk smack with. The folks I was sitting with thought it was pretty hilarious actually. If you beat a Poquoson wrestler, good on you.
2. Same goes on this forum. If you bash Poquoson, you better have your facts straight, and if not, your getting bashed in return.
3. I would have liked to have seen the other matches too, but that didn't happen so forget about it. Stop bashing, PLEASE. This isn't the first time a coach has taken his team off the mat early.
4. Again been on both sides of the mat, and the Poquoson crowd is one of the very few who cheer on other BRD wrestlers in tournament wrestling. If there's a Poq wrestler, obviously that's their first choice, but if there's not a BI wrestler on the mat, and you're from the BRD, then the Poq crowd will cheer for you. Just ask Williams, Ennis, and many other BRD wrestlers in the state tournament last year.
5. Winners are viewed as obnoxious. When we first moved here, Lafayette was the dominant wrestling team. They had more fans than anyone at wrestling meets, and they were loud. That's Poquoson now. Only they bring a ton of fans and yell louder. Have I mentioned the Tabb basketball crowd. Check them out. They're just cheering on their team as well.
6. Final point. Poquoson won easily on Thursday without three state-ranked wrestlers in action. If you're wrestling them, bring your A, B, and C game, because this team is tough. Can't wait for the Poq-NK match-up. As it pertains to "obnoxious" cheering, which I call loud, in the immortal words of Ric Flair, "whether you like it or not, learn to love it." There's more on the way.

[BullsFan]

I love the program, the crowd, the kids and the support. It is growing every day. I respect other wrestlers for what they put in to the sport as well.