Originally posted by Rob Downs:
Derby has had a strange year. They have had differant people out all year with injuries, several for surgeries, several with the flu. No skin or grade problems this year. Their a close net group of guys, it will be fun to see them all back together going into the end of the year.
I actually wanted to find an excuse to brag on Coach Ross and his staff. I have to say, Rob is exactly right, this is a close group of guys who are close to getting to full strength for the first time this year. However, my comment on Coach Ross, I am honored that my son wrestles for him, he is a man of integrity and knows about team concepts. He has done as good a job at developing team camaraderie as any coach I have ever seen or known. For those that know him, or have wrestled with or for him you will know of what I am talking about. He really cares about the kids, from not just the wrestling mat, but from the classroom and to their personal lives. When I think back of the positive role models I had as coaches, I know that one day my son and many others will look at Coach Ross in the same way I look at my coaches. There are other great ones, coaches, and I could mention many of them, but great programs and great coaches go together for a reason. I know Coach don’t like hearing stuff where he gets a pat on the back, but that don’t take away from the fact that he deserves it.
