One more match.

Dixie Nationals seemed better this year. It seemed to get done earlier, and be run a little more efficiently. As I closed out the matches on two of the mats we were assigned to, Bud kept comming around saying don't leave yet, there is just one more match. I really enjoyed the group of volunteers working mat 5 (shout out to Breman). All of the table workers did a great job.
I was on a 4 on three rotation. That means we had 4 different officials working three mats in my group. We had 10 and under, and 12 and under age groups. These are fun age groups because there are some high level wrestlers, and tough kids in almost every match. I officiated a California kid in the 12 an under group that had the best head position takedowns I have ever seen. He would get a little hand control, a superior head position, and before the other wrestler could do anything about it, he was behind them. He got no less than 7 takedowns every time I saw him wrestle.
There were plenty of highly emotional coaches, and parents acting kind of nutty on the mats. I tried my best to let everyone who followed proper protocol know how much I appreciated it. I now I missed Jeff Bedard, so Jeff you did a good job at the table stating your case, and followed protocol well. You made it sound like a request, and even if you did not agree with me you kept a professional attitude at the table. If you bother to read this, just know I appreciate it.
I just could not leave Dixie without pitching in and helping the best behind the scenes man in Georgia wrestling roll up some mats. Danny, I know I didn't help much, but where else are you going to find a ref. that will help roll a mat. Couldn't just watch Tobby, Walter, and Jerrimiah roll alone.
For those of you that did not know it, there was also a roller tournament today. Dixie proved to be king with better numbers, better competitors, and better southern hospitality.
I am sore, but I still wish I was working tomorrow. I am going to Winder to watch the George Thompson. That tournament is on the rise, and on it's way back to what it used to be.