Polls Close

Well it was no surprise that most (43%) believe that SD’s 07’ team is certainly a squad that could have won a State Dual title to go along with their individual team title. After defeating Brandon, ending the “Streak”, and winning the Graves (the toughest Dual tourney in the state by far) how could anyone doubt that SD would have also won a Dual Title.

Second on the list is Palmetto (with 27%), and rightfully so, their 96’ squad was a powerhouse almost top to bottom with very few holes if any, they proved it with a state title and I believe if they would have been offered the opportunity, they could have ended the Streak 11 years before SD did it, and would also have won the State Dual event.

The third and fourth selections are a little more suspect; South Dade back again with the 99’ team (21%) that also won a team title but was not strong up and down the line-up as was the 07’ team. The 00’ South Ridge team was also very strong, but did have some glaring holes and a team title would not have been easily earned. Would either of them have had a shot? Absolutely, but it is not the foregone conclusion that it was with the 07’ SD team. 99’ and 00’were also two years where Brandon had much vulnerability in their line-up, but again to say definitively that either SD or SR would have knocked them off in those years is a stretch.

If anyone has a suggestion for a new poll, send it along and I will be happy to post it.

Paladin Has His Very Own Site

A good friend and supporter of the Spiderman and the Spiders Lair has opened his own message board with the focus being on the Middle schoolers.

I will visit the site myself on occasion, and I encourage the rest of you to do the same. The site will contain much information about middle school wrestlers, schedules, tournament dates, etc.

You can have a hand in making the site viable and vibrant.

Please take the time to stop in and see the site for yourself.

Here is the link.

http://paladinswrestling.ownforum.org

Two New Polls Hit The Lair

The first poll is one that should interest us all since we are about to elect a new President. I am interested to see who the readers of this Blog feel will be the next President of the United States Of America, and also if the majority on this Blog is in accordance with the rest of the state and the country.

The second Poll is very interesting as well, Obviously since SD beat Brandon in a Dual last year they should be the odds on favorites to win this poll, but I am more interested in identifying whether the readers of this Blog feel there are other Dade teams out there that could have not only won an individual State title, but also have ended the “Streak” years ago (assuming of course Brandon would have made it to the finals).

So make yourself heard, and don’t forget to vote.

CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI PRE-SEASON CLASSIC

I have been apprised of the politics involving Dade County schools and the use of their facilities, and the reason for so many of the recent tournaments in Dade being canceled. Apparently MDCPS wants to charge exorbitant fee’s to have a tournament run in one of their gym’s, and this is the reason for the cancellations. Apparently there would be no money left to anyone that sponsored a tournament which in turn makes the need to have a tournament negligible.

Well at least one group has found a way around it, The City of South Miami Wrestling Club is hosting a tournament at the City of South Miami’s new state of the art Recreation center. I suggest if you’d like to save some money by attending a local tournament that you head to this one on November 8th, as it might be the only pre-season wrestling tournament in Dade County for a while, unless City of South Miami Wrestling decides to host another one.

Here is a copy of the Flyer they sent to my private box regarding their tournament.



CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
PRE-SEASON CLASSIC
DATE: November 8, 2008

LOCATION: CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITYCENTER
5800 SW 66 STREET

WEIGH-IN TIME: 7:00 AM TO 9:00 AM

COST: $15 one division, $12 second division
$35.00 USA CARD (must have card to compete)

STYLES: FOLKSTYLE

DIVISIONS: ALL DIVISIONS & OPEN

AWARDS: TEAM TROPHIES 1ST, 2nd & 3rd, MEDALS 1ST - 3rd

DIRECTIONS: SOUTH ON US 1
TURN RIGHT ON 57 TH AVE.
LEFT ON 66TH STREET

*WRESTLING HEADGEAR IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED*
ALL PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN THE CLUB ARE VOLUNTEERS

DIRECTOR/HEAD COACH HUMBERTO J. MIRET
305-527-1292 CELL
hmiret@dadeschools.net
www.floridausawrestling.org

The Polls Close... The Results Are In

Well I must say this poll did not turn out the way I expected; I was sure when I posted the topic that SD or Brandon would win in a landslide, but to my surprise that was not the case at all.

It turns out most voters have their own ideas of which place they would like to work at, though not many were very specific as to what location that might be, “My preference is not listed garnered a great majority of the votes and let the way at 43%. This is very interesting; I wish there were a poll where posters could fill in the blank because I am curious to know the variety and reason for their personal selections.

Coming in 2nd was a another mild surprise to me, Palmetto Senior received 28% of the votes, apparently there is much to be said for stability, academics, and parental support is the only thing I can figure.

Columbus was 3rd with 23% of the vote, not a surprise at all, I expected Columbus to be one of the top choices, who wouldn’t want to coach at a school of academic excellence with the ability to attract and acquire the finest athletes with virtual impunity.

South Dade was 4th with 21%, a surprise because they are lower than I thought, what with the superior class of athlete that walks the halls at South Dade, I figured any coach looking to make a name and win a title would be thrilled to take the reigns at SD.

And rounding out the top 5 we Have Kissimmee Osceola, not so much a surprise that they made the list, but a surprise that they finished ahead of Brandon and Braddock for sure.

I hope you all enjoyed this poll, I think it shows the diversity of thought in the wrestling community. If any of you have a suggestion for a future poll please send it along either to my private box at FKu (iamspideman) or to my email address (Spiderman_fkn_wrestling@yahoo.com). Alternately you may suggest something on this very thread. If your desire for the poll is to be specific then send it that way, otherwise I will alter it as I see fit, and you may not get the poll your thought you were getting.

Spidey

New Poll Opens

Don't forget to vote, and if your team is not listed, tell us who you'd like to coach for and why.

The Polls Close And The Results Are In

While there is no overwhelming consensus as to what most people think about SD’s recent acquisitions, there is a majority (38%) that feel that those kids going to SD is nothing more than a byproduct of a successful program, that coach is not guilty of recruiting, and that SD is merely the beneficiary of the coaches dedication and intensive work ethic.


A good number of you (29%) are of the belief that the SD is guilty of blatant recruiting, that the coach is aware of it and doesn’t care, and that he is arrogant to the point where he believes that he is so well connected that there is nothing anyone can do about it so tough $hit for you whiners.


There are also those of you that feel (21%) that in fact some of those kids were likely recruited into attending SD, but those wrestlers and their families bothered to do things properly and by the books so those kids are there legitimately and that is all there is to it.


A small number of you (7%) thought the coach bore some responsibility, and that if a wrestler that belongs at another school approaches him about transferring to his school, that the honorable thing to do would be to steer him back to his home school.


And of course, 3 of you comedians or legally blind followers of my Blog are of the belief that there is no recruiting going on at all, that everyone is exactly where they belong and wrestling has nothing to do with any of it.