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I think they should be in uniform, without names on the uniform, but identified as ICE etc. Masks are ok to keep from creeps identifying them so they and their families are as safe from nefarious goons as possible. If, and I mean if, this is really happening, then there is no doubt someone will get shot for their own protection. By if, I mean I have not heard of this, but am not ruling it out as the law enforcement is trying to stay safe. mspart

JRoss- I appreciate your ability to keep receipts (albeit clipped without the context of any of the inciting posts that preceded them) but I can admit that was probably not my best day and was most likely exasperated by the conversation and tone of the other posters such as yourself which I'm sure you can relate to. That being said, my post here is not intended to relitigate the past or steer down a road that could cause any arguments and truly take a timeout. I'm not sure we need anything as fancy as AI combing our comments but rather just learning to respect one another as individuals as a product of experiences (or lack thereof) that have shaped us. I think at a basic level this can partially be achieved by learning about each other as people vs seeing a screen name and avatar. However small it is, I'd like to put a dent in the attitude of viewing each side as 'the other.' can you tell me a little about yourself? Anything you wish to share? I'm sure we have commonalities outside of the sport of wrestling.

Well it didn't work for the Focus. Actually we don't know but what it kept him from doing something but it didn't prevent him from doing what he did to get kicked out.

I found when all the kids know that we might not play at the end of practice and they saw someone goofing off they tend to police themselves. They were Learning about taking responsibility. They were Learning about there are consequences for bad behavior. I really don't understand their love for the game but they would play it for hours if I let them. When i saw someone goofing off I just had to mention the game (sharks ). Note: The entire team would get penalized for one of their teammates goofing off during practice. So, they self-policed themselves.

1) Yes, I have sympathy. Doxxing is wrong. No non-publicly available information should be revealed about those officers. 2) I suggest they do so according to the well-established norms of policing in this country, which means clearly identifiable uniforms, badge numbers, and faces. They should have to abide by court orders and habeas corpus rights. They should only be using force as an absolute last resort. People have been deported from this country for decades and decades. Trump still hasn't deported as many people as Barack Obama. Do you think it's possible that one reason there is such strong resistance to ICE right now is because they are behaving like an American Gestapo? This stuff scares people. We grow up learning about the evils of the SS and KGB. It's not surprising most of the public really dislikes the practices of an agency that, at the very least aesthetically, looks like those evils.

I really appreciate your post and story, and very sorry to hear about your wife. I can't imagine going through that especially at that point in life. 100% agree with the approach of being grateful vs anger, definitely can be hard sometimes but it's the way to go and doesn't rob you of happiness/positivity.

Love to see it. Glad there is all of the lighter weights, they are far more exciting.

Glad I don't have HBO Max.

Funny you say that, we've played our fair share of sharks and minnows haha. I do like the idea of using it as a tool vs them assuming we will play a game regardless of the listening skills, I will definitely try that. Tough part is when you have one kid not listening and he's got a partner it immediately means you now have two guys not paying attention and then if you have one guy in another group doing the same that balloons to 4 wrestlers and so on... hopefully I find a way to crack the code all practice. I was actually thinking about reaching out to AWA for some ways they work to developed the love of the sport early on as that is more of the mindset I have going into this. I want kids to have a good experience and for them to learn to really like the sport.

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/6-times-trump-administration-clashed-opponents-court-orders/story?id=120846599 6 in here: 1) Deported 100 alleged gang members using Alien Enemies Act. Judge ordered the deportations be stopped. Order came when flight was still in the air. Trump admin first rushed the flight to try to beat the court order, then refused to turn the flight around once the order had been issued. 2) Kilmar Abrego Garcia - illegally deported despite court order (which Trump admin acknowledged) then declined to secure his release and return against the orders of the supreme court 3) Continuing to deport immigrants to third country not of their origin (El Salvador) after Judge issued a restraining order banning this practice until they had their due process right to raise concerns 4) Freezing federal funds and not dispersing to states despite clear court orders to do so 5) Blocking FEMA grants against direct court orders 6) Freezing foreign aid against direct court order

Bosco + monster garage! I wonder if he has much affiliation with Zahid if he may try and recruit him to Okst. That kids neutral game is unfreaking real.

I honestly can't believe they won again. It certainly appeared on paper that the Oilers had the more star studded roster but sometimes that just doesn't matter.

Do you have any sympathy when the left “cancels” officers by finding their pii info and publishing it online? How do you suggest deportations take place when the locals riot and try to prevent it. Or cities flagrantly do not intend and often interfere with enforcement of federal law.

Your concern is valid. I sure as heck wouldn't want to be these guys because it is only a matter of time before they get shot. They could be anyone dressed like the above picture. That being said there must be a good reason why they aren't dressed in uniform with badges, etc.

Jack Kelly from Penn State to George Mason

Braeden Davis is better than Nagao in my opinion. I think the year before he came to PSU was an outlier of what he is.

He has been on a vent and ECMO for some time. I am not optimistic at this stage.

Please provide exact examples of how "he's repeatedly ignored court orders to reverse course on certain policies"....

LOL...this topic cracks me up!! FYI...this isn't a new law enforcement tactic. Different agencies have used this approach on multiple occasions for many many years. I believe the standard protocol is that a law enforcement agent, no matter how they are dressed, has to verbally identify themselves upon contact with suspect(s)...and once detained, as they seem fit given the situation and suspected crime, they then can notify as to the reason why they are being stopped and detained. So the bigger question is why is this all of a sudden an issue with people?? I think we all know the answer to that. I'd challenge any one of you on here that think you know better than law enforcement on what their policies and protocols should be, go do an actual ride along, or even just talk to a law enforcement agent.

Well, with Ono, Blaze, and an ostensibly healthy Nagao, does young Braeden even get on the starting lineup if he is allowed to remain on the roster?

I have been there and a I found out a few things. One thing is if you offer a reward for working hard and paying attention during practice. The best thing I found is to allow them to play sharks and minnows (or another game) at the end of practice. Let them play it several times. Then we would put up the mats. The kids loved it.

50 years old, originally from Indiana but now residing in South Florida. I've worked in athletics my whole life, in administration the past 16 years and have been coaching wrestling at the HS and college levels for the past 28 years. Next year my youngest graduates HS and will be my last year coaching. I've enjoyed every bit of it and owe a lot of my philosophy in life to the sport, as well as the ability to get through a lot of life's challenges. The biggest being the beginning of '24 when I lost my wife to cancer. It was a very rare and aggressive form that she battled with a spirit and determination that was truly awe inspiring, constantly with a smile on her face. But in the end it only took about 18 months to be too much. It was during those days of sitting next to a hospital bed or laying in our bed while she slept that I came across this board, and started posting, in a manner that probably was more of a vent for me than anything else. But from the day we got the diagnosis I made a point to choose grateful over anger, and it's still something I hang onto a year and a half later as we continue to move forward. Kayaking is probably my most enjoyable activity. Lots and lots of options here along the coast, absolutely beautiful scenery. This time next year will be interesting as for the first time in in 23 years I will be neither a school dad or a wrestling coach. I took a job with my City's athletics department about six years ago to finish out my career into retirement. Have lived in this town for 20 of those years and plan to move out of town at that time while keeping my role with the city. It's truly going to be a completely new phase. As for my principals....well......around here at the beach things have really changed. These days you look around and women are walking around exposing 95% of their bodies. I try to remain a gentleman, and only focus on the covered parts.

Short matches and lots of scrambles. Pre-determined scenarios to demonstrate the huge range of attacks and pinning combinations in the sport. Instead of stall calls, put a guy in on another guy's leg. Get rid of any rule that's mildly subtle or confusing. Have some way to rack up advantage points that the wrestler can make a choice with during the match and during the season. Let viewers have input on matchups. Lastly for the love of god have some stats besides height and weight! Shots per match, go-to moves, anything to help viewers get an idea of wrestlers styles and brainstorm matchups.

Just as a matter of class, you could try to hide your erection when you post stuff like this.

Girl, you look so good I wanna put you on a plate and sop you up with a biscuit.