I am still alive!
Someone ... told my acquaintance, Waunita, I was in Vegas! I was visiting Gilley's with my family and watching this attractive female, ride the bull. The crowd was electric as she continued to dominate the animal.
One minute ... two minutes ... five minutes into this ride and the operator was getting frustrated. What ever he threw, this gal could ride. I screamed at the top of my lungs, "look at that cowgirl ride!" At that exact moment, the lady lost her hold and was ejected. She flew about 15' and landed in a heap at my feet.
I reached down to help the damsel up when she spoke to me, "Hello Roscoe." I looked into her eyes, that were under a prominent uni-brow. I gasped out her name, "Waunita", as I let go of her hand which promptly dumped her back on her posterior.
I grabbed the hand of my bride, explaining we have to go, as we scurried toward the door. I could hear Waunita's voice behind me. She said, "Roscoe, Roscoe ... I just want to talk about the kids!"
Needless to say, I have been in hiding from Waunita and in the dog house with my wife! I was allowed to go to the event today but it's clearly hard to watch the matches when you are glancing at the door every few seconds.
Enough of the hilarity ... I have wrestling to report!
Roberson was so so close! I still shake my head when I think of it. Zach had Zadick beat but it slipped away!
It was a best 2 of 3 to decide who won the tourney. Zadick won the first bout and Roberson won the second. In the third match, Zach lost the first period. In the second, Zach took a 2-0. With about 20 seconds left, Zach was in a great single leg shot. Zach was trying hard to score but Zadick tipped him for an exposure. The score was tied but Zadick scored last which won him the match.
I walked with Coach Hagerty and Coach Mayaab this morning and they both commented about how far Zach has come in Freestyle wrestling! Nearly beating a World silver medalist has got to give him a ton of confidence!
Today, we had Joe and Eric. Tanner was a qualifier and my information was that we was going to withdraw from this tourney. I didn't report that in hopes that he would change his mind.
Anyway, Joe was very competitive and lost a couple close bouts.
Eric ... I just have so much respect and admiration for that man! Even while typing this, I am filled with Kansas pride for this "ageless warrior" as Sir Richard coined him.
Will Cokely arrived in town today and sat with me throughout both sessions so far.
Eric has a quite a loyal following and they were all rooting loud and proud. I will try to keep my word to you and make another post after this upcoming round. (as long as I don't encounter Waunita again)
