I totally agree that the announcer was awful, almost to the point of embarrassing
I also agree that cheerleaders should not be allowed. With this format and lack of space, that's an easy cut.
I also think that the pictures that hang down and block the view are not needed. Maybe they could be hung up at the team camp.
I don't think they need a parade of champions, because they introduced the wrestlers before finals. Maybe liven up a bit
I also think that the dance team is not needed, unless they put them on when they are taking the 1/2 hr break for setup.
I believe that they ran out of food because managers/kids with a wrist band went to eat. Different color of bands would stop that, or go back to tickets. Hospitality room was good, as usual. Maybe a little cramped.
For some reason the finals took almost 3 hrs.and that was without the podium. I think they could get kids on the podium, then kick them to the track for pictures on the podium there. Something to speed it up would be a good thing.
I would also like to have the finals drawn to see what weight we start at. I don't think they were this time.
Overall I was satisfied with the tournament this year, next year I hope they make some adjustments to speed it up and ease the crowd situation on the floor.
Coach best part of the tournament was your heavyweight championship match. That was an instant classic! Kudos to both wrestlers! I am biased but I think Stephen and Nickelson at 175 was an all out exciting brawl as well.
