For four years he wanted nothing more than to get on that podium. I don't know who hurts worse, me or him. It breaks your heart to see it end that way. He had a great season. |
He can't show any moves until the semifinals. |
He has a taste of what it is like being close. I hope he can get some rest and wrap it up in the morning. |
He is a spitfire. Last year we took him to state with us so he could see what it was like. He is so much more relaxed and focused this year; he is on a tear right now. I hope that the tear continues. |
I am a little disappointed. Some of these guys are here for the second time and thought they would just come in and seal the deal. Everyone here wants the exact same thing. |
I think Wade relaxed when he saw that they were going to go out of bounds. Jesse went into a switch and brought him back inbounds for the takedown. |
I told him I want him on the podium, I don't care where. |
It's been the experience of a lifetime for him. He made one small mistake, but now he knows what it takes. |
Jesse knows what it takes. He is really motivated to get to Wade in the finals. We know Wade well and we know how he wrestles. |
Momentum is everything to these kids. You see kids lose matches in the semifinals and not win another one. |
The kid wanted it too much. He over-psyched himself and when Skaggs got that takedown it all blew up on him. |
They are seniors and they know what it takes. They didn't let me down. They let themselves down. They will have to pick up the pieces and get back at it tomorrow. |