Keepyourheadup 10 Report post Posted February 22, 2014 Ok KHSAA thanks for wrestling the finals by them selfs but why the heck didn't you move the mat to the center? Us people on the fat end got the shaft!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh_Claywell 52 Report post Posted February 22, 2014 Was told they didn't move the other mats because there is a youth tourney going on tomorrow. They wanted to save time by not rolling them up tonight only to turn around and roll them back out in the morning. While I understand the reasoning, I don't like it either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grappleking 3 Report post Posted February 23, 2014 Dont think this is true. They roll the hs ones up and take them out after the finals. The grade school tourney brings in 10 new ones. The reason it wasnt all moved around this year is so the fans wouldnt know it was time for the finals to start. They had a bunch of injuries from people throwing things last yr. They wanted to start the finals wothout all the comotion while the mats are being rolled up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheerleader 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2014 Maybe that will be the new forum contest--guess which mat finals will be wrestled on! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mathound 4 Report post Posted February 23, 2014 I actually thought it was a good location for the finals mat ... it felt a little bit "closer" to the crowd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tarzan 21 Report post Posted February 23, 2014 The one mat makes it more dramatic and a bigger show feel , it did seem closer to the crowd the way it was but it could have had both feels leaving the two Mats out at the ends for finalists to warm up on removing the two center ones and leaving the finals mat as it was , that would have been perfect . !! Only thing missing was some beach balls and some silly string And a couple less thieves would have been appreciated as well, but with police that let them stay even after being caught what do you expect . Pitiful when the world comes to having pathetic excuses for human beings have their children go around stealing other peoples property because they know they are just kids and won't get into trouble , even sadder having police that are ignorant enough to agree that yes they stold your property but you caught them and upset them and their parents so it's all even lol , pathetic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Frankrone 20 Report post Posted February 23, 2014 My wife had $80 stole outta her purse last night at the arena. Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tarzan 21 Report post Posted February 23, 2014 Yeah it was insane one of our kids got his beats stolen , I caught a kid stealing and the cops Yelled at me because I was mad lol F u world 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh_Claywell 52 Report post Posted February 23, 2014 I actually thought it was a good location for the finals mat ... it felt a little bit "closer" to the crowd But if you were sitting on the other side of the arena, good luck seeing the mat very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mathound 4 Report post Posted February 24, 2014 But if you were sitting on the other side of the arena, good luck seeing the mat very well. The other end is where the KHSAA was setup, and there are hardly any seats above their setup though? I can see your point for the back corners though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildblueeyes 6 Report post Posted February 24, 2014 Did anyone else notice the absence of the introduction of Commissioners Tackett and Barren before the finals??? They are usually there around the medals table. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coachteater 70 Report post Posted February 24, 2014 Did anyone else notice the absence of the introduction of Commissioners Tackett and Barren before the finals??? They are usually there around the medals table. I'm guessing they didn't wanna be booed. No wait, I'm sure they didn't get introduced because it was probably unsafe for someone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tapout 12 Report post Posted February 24, 2014 The change in the format without all the break time between rounds was wonderful as a fan. The only things missing were the proper face offs with music and a spotlight. Maybe they will get back to that level for the finals next year. If the KHSAA still has concerns, all they would have to do is make them known and I believe the fans would honor their requests. The extra mats could have easily been rolled up and I'm sure the fans would have still been respectful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8798 45 Report post Posted February 24, 2014 I wasn't there for the final rounds on Saturday, family stuff, so I am not certain how it all went down...but if we really wanted to highlight the finals, how about this? On Saturday, wrestle all the way back, completing the Consolation Finals, and then take a break before the Championship Finals. (It doesn't have to be too long, but let's recognize these kids for their accomplishments and make it special!) During the break, elevate the Championship Mat, like the NCAAs, on risers under a center spotlight in the middle of the arena. Before the finals, turn off the lights, other than the center mat spotlight, and allow the place-winners, in uniform, to walk around the arena floor and then line up around the Championship Mat, but not on the elevated mat. (Third placers would be led out, then Fourth placers, etc.) Then, have the finalists walk out in two single file lines and line up on the raised mat for a face-off under the lights. We could then have the someone sing My Old Kentucky Home and then the National Anthem. When the wrestlers are introduced, put their pictures (Or live images) on the large team score screen as the announcer reads off their accomplishments for the year/career. (With some time limitations, of course.) Then the boys walk across, shake hands, and the lighter weights could leave to warm up. Put the actual, live, matches on the big screen as well... Award medals between championship matches and keep the thing moving. They may already do some of this, but these are some options. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tarzan 21 Report post Posted February 24, 2014 No Kentucky rain "Elvis " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8798 45 Report post Posted February 24, 2014 Come on man, don't hate. That's a great song. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tarzan 21 Report post Posted February 24, 2014 What do you mean I was being serious !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8798 45 Report post Posted February 24, 2014 LOL...I hear ya Tarzan, but we may lose some of our younger viewers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tarzan 21 Report post Posted February 24, 2014 No you don't have the feel of the younger generation my friend you have to remix it dubstep it up and mix it in with some Evil 300 sounding epic stuff , it would work . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmiller13 14 Report post Posted February 25, 2014 Maybe the wrestlers could ride to that on a horse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tarzan 21 Report post Posted February 25, 2014 Clydesdales sp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8798 45 Report post Posted February 25, 2014 Fire-breathing Clydesdales...with warpaint...and catapults...oh, sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tarzan 21 Report post Posted February 25, 2014 Smoke machines and flash pods for sure . Paint is a great idea next yr when they bring back the celebration . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B10grapple 7 Report post Posted February 25, 2014 I say that they come in on chariots like Hunger games dressed to represent each region. I'm going to go ahead and suggest dressing like horses or houseboats for region 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tarzan 21 Report post Posted February 25, 2014 Yeah well region six can come Out in Chariots pulled by White lions , Black panthers , and Bengal --- Cheerleaders Or chariots pulled by Harley's with Bengal Cherleaders riding them . Or just carried out on sleds or whatever those things are called by Bengal Cheerleaders . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites