Checkmate 22 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 Was there a MOW awarded ? I had to leave before the medal ceremonies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wkywrestler 5 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 Thomas deck won the award Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keepyourheadup 10 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 Lehman should of won it in my opinion but I don’t know much. Deck was deserving though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wkywrestler 5 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 There’s a few ways to go about MOW like we’ve talked on here before. To me at least Lehman had the best tournament, Moore was the most dominant and either of the Ervin twins had the best careers ending this year. So any way you look at it I’m not really sure how deck beats those guys listed above in regards to MOW. Could be the fact that he was on crouches a month ago (that’s what I heard) and made it back to win a state title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eat at Joe's 29 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 That was Deck's 3rd state title. 2018 - 113 2019 - 126 2020 - 132 seems legit to me. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wkywrestler 5 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Eat at Joe's said: That was Deck's 3rd state title. 2018 - 113 2019 - 126 2020 - 132 seems legit to me. Your absolutely right, to call him a stud is an understatement, and he’s not even done yet. But there were more deserving wrestlers to win MOW at this years tournament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GentleBeard 145 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 Could have gone to Lehman, Moore, the Ervin’s, Mayer, etc. But for me (and I’m biased), I would have given it to Insko. Beat Cowan in the quarters, Rider in the semis and Yost in the finals. There were a few very deserving individuals and I can see how you could give it to about 7–8 guys. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keepyourheadup 10 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 44 minutes ago, Eat at Joe's said: That was Deck's 3rd state title. 2018 - 113 2019 - 126 2020 - 132 seems legit to me. That is awesome but it’s MOW for this tournament not past tournaments combined. Spencer Moore and Daulton Mayer both dominated their weight classes I don’t think any of their matches made it out of the first period. Lehman had the best tournament considering upsets. What Deck was awesome coming in after being hurt!! It was an great tournament a lot of deserving young men Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eat at Joe's 29 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 yeah, but it's subjective. You're entitled to your opinion and the voting coaches, theirs. Since I am not one of those, I was adding some facts into the process as to why some might have voted for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keepyourheadup 10 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, Eat at Joe's said: yeah, but it's subjective. You're entitled to your opinion and the voting coaches, theirs. Since I am not one of those, I was adding some facts into the process as to why some might have voted for him. You are completely right!!! We all have our own opinions. It went to a great wrestler!!!! Can’t wait till next year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Perfect 10 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 Deck won his 3rd straight title on a torn meniscus. He limped around Alltech Arena all weekend. ‘Nuff ‘sed. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
take em to the mat 29 Report post Posted February 16, 2020 The MOW award is fun for all. I'd like to see an academic all state team added for seniors. I see post regarding sportsmanship, Let's give a wrestler a sportsmanship award. Let's promote what we preach. Just a few ideas that may motivate??? Thoughts??? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Perfect 10 Report post Posted February 17, 2020 ^^^ I'm all for it. Rodriguez carrying that guy off the mat to the trainers table was fantastic. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruin Fan 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Mr. Perfect said: ^^^ I'm all for it. Rodriguez carrying that guy off the mat to the trainers table was fantastic. Agree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
take em to the mat 29 Report post Posted February 17, 2020 Seems as if someone has a problem with academics and sportsmanship. These awards don’t require much effort from admin. Should only be seniors with a 4 year total gpa. Sportsmanship is pretty self explanatory. And yes that young man assisting/carrying an injured opponent was outstanding. Hats off to him. School and parents should be proud. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grappler-of-old 44 Report post Posted February 17, 2020 There use to be a sportsmanship award for individual wrestlers. I'm not sure when it stopped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
take em to the mat 29 Report post Posted February 17, 2020 1 hour ago, grappler-of-old said: There use to be a sportsmanship award for individual wrestlers. I'm not sure when it stopped. What’s your opinion on academic all state team? Good or bad!! I think it would add to the state meet. Announcing them at state. They must be a state qualifier in my opinion. So they would be there to get award. Could be just a certificate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nike Man 292 Report post Posted February 17, 2020 Any kid that is an athlete and an academic stand out should be recognized. Being one or the other is tough enough, but to be both, they have my respect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wkywrestler 5 Report post Posted February 18, 2020 Another thing I thought of would be a Mr. Kentucky wrestling award. We’ve talked a lot on here about who should have won the MOW and I think it would be good to have a separate award for the best wrestler at the state tournament (MOW) and an award for the wrestler That had the best season or career (Mr.Kentucky wrestling). For example I would give this years MOW to Ty Lehman, and I would give Mr Kentucky wrestling to spencer Moore, cole Thomas or one of the Ervins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjs4470 103 Report post Posted February 18, 2020 1 hour ago, take em to the mat said: What’s your opinion on academic all state team? Good or bad!! I think it would add to the state meet. Announcing them at state. They must be a state qualifier in my opinion. So they would be there to get award. Could be just a certificate. There is an academic all state award. Honorable mention is for students who maintian a 3.25 or better, and First Team All State is given for a GPS of over 3.75. https://khsaa.org/academic-all-state-honoree-listing-announced/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
take em to the mat 29 Report post Posted February 18, 2020 29 minutes ago, rjs4470 said: There is an academic all state award. Honorable mention is for students who maintian a 3.25 or better, and First Team All State is given for a GPS of over 3.75. https://khsaa.org/academic-all-state-honoree-listing-announced/ Wrestlers only award. State qualifiers only. Too be recognized at the state meet. This is to possibly make state a bit more interesting for families and schools. It's great KHSAA does a broad award like that. I would think this could be from the coaches association. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coachteater 70 Report post Posted February 18, 2020 Kywca does do academic all state awards. Member schools get email on it and we mail awards out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old wrestler 92 Report post Posted February 18, 2020 4 hours ago, grappler-of-old said: There use to be a sportsmanship award for individual wrestlers. I'm not sure when it stopped. It’s a shame this has fallen by the wayside. As you get older, you realize that award is often times more important than a state title. I know they had this in 2007, Chris Espinoza (McCreary County) won the honor that year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
take em to the mat 29 Report post Posted February 18, 2020 31 minutes ago, coachteater said: Kywca does do academic all state awards. Member schools get email on it and we mail awards out Would it be possible to announce these kids at state? Give them their certificate in front of the crowd? Just thinking positive exposure in every area possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjs4470 103 Report post Posted February 18, 2020 1 hour ago, take em to the mat said: Wrestlers only award. State qualifiers only. Too be recognized at the state meet. This is to possibly make state a bit more interesting for families and schools. It's great KHSAA does a broad award like that. I would think this could be from the coaches association. I hate the idea of excluding the non state qualifiers from receiving recognition for Academic Allstate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites