headlock83 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I am by no means a fan of Portage wrestling or their fans. However, I have a problem with the ULC call against Peele at the conclusion of his 120 championship against Triana. After the buzzer sounded, Peele did a celebration where he simulated snuffing out a cigarette butt with his foot. The two officials calling the match didn't make any call on it. An official in the chairs took offence to it and made the unsportsman like call. Granted, Portage was so far ahead, they could have deducted 40 points and it wouldn't have made a difference. My point is, what constitutes a celebration going too far. Peele didn't stand over his opponent in a taunting way, and I saw nothing too unsportsman like. I personally think it was an emotional call based on the success Portage was having yesterday. I fail to see a difference in what this kid did and the many kids I have seen throw their ankle bands in the air and simulating shooting them with a gun, or doing a back flip. The kid was happy he had won and celebrated. The rules either need to be more clear, or all forms of celebration should be banned which would be ridiculous. I didn't get the call. If that point would have meant the difference of a team championship, this would have been an atomic bomb of a topic. On a side note, Portage did show up to wrestle. I haven't seen semi state domination like that since the Snyder coached Michawaka days. barrydjr, montymo118, indianmorg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julio Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 There was more to the celebration than just acting like snuffing out a cigar butt on the ground. That was the ending, you must not have watched the whole thing. Using 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrydjr Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Kind of on the same subject, nothing was called, but I could not believe how many wrestlers threw fits, were forced to shake hands with their opponents, or failed to shake hands with the other coaches after a tough loss in Fort Wayne yesterday. I understand shaking hands with the opposing coaches is surely not a rule, and premier wrestlers in college rarely do it, but I believe it shows class, respect, and sportsmanship. I didn't see anything too concerning with the victory celebrations, and rather enjoyed the 220 backflip. tigroscr and J_P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headlock83 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 11 minutes ago, julio said: There was more to the celebration than just acting like snuffing out a cigar butt on the ground. That was the ending, you must not have watched the whole thing. You are correct in the sense that I don't know what he said if anything, but I watched the entire celebration and saw nothing worthy of the call. Now, if he threw in a celebratory F bomb, I get it. But since the officials calling the match did nothing, I'm guessing it wasn't for profanity. Still don't get it. DrunkJoeNamath 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaiderColfax Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 But next week celebrations are fine and no unsportsmanlike conducts are given. Cosgrove 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkJoeNamath Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 49 minutes ago, julio said: There was more to the celebration than just acting like snuffing out a cigar butt on the ground. That was the ending, you must not have watched the whole thing. I'd love to hear what you saw that I didn't. I had a great vantage point, and I've rewatched it on Region Sports Network... the celebration was 2-3 seconds long. Threw his arms up, discount double check, then squashed the "cigarette". McWrastlePants 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headlock83 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 39 minutes ago, DrunkJoeNamath said: I'd love to hear what you saw that I didn't. I had a great vantage point, and I've rewatched it on Region Sports Network... the celebration was 2-3 seconds long. Threw his arms up, discount double check, then squashed the "cigarette". That's all I saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoooo293116 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I’ve seen kids go crazy after matches and not get called for anything and have also seen kids get called for very minor celebrations. Officials need to be more aware of the emotions that are running high and the kids might not be thinking as much about their actions after punching that ticket to state they’ve been working their tail off for four years or that championship they just won. I personally enjoy some of the creative celebrations some wrestlers come up with. I think most things should be excepted as long as it is not disrespectful to the opponent, or too over the top. That’s just how I personally see the matter awood2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickfor6 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Coming from the opposing corner of that celebration, Yeah it was a little much seeing as how 2 weeks in a row Tylor Triana did not celebrate once in that manor. I do not think that a ULC was necessary. Brock did apologize to me for his actions and bottom line Brock is a great kid. I wish Brock luck at state and hopefully we can have that match again under the lights. montymo118, indianmorg and throw45 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackshirtD Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Hobart guy here too. Brock is an awesome kid. It was a big win for him. Maybe didn’t love it but it’s okay. Portage has a bunch of good kids. It’s all good. montymo118 and throw45 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Just kids being kids montymo118, McWrastlePants and awood2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown 138 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Karma’s a bitch... BeAHammer, OleMiss93 and montymo118 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickfor6 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 59 minutes ago, Jimtown 138 said: Karma’s a bitch... what karma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montymo118 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Jimtown 138 said: Karma’s a bitch... Man I hope so! As his dad, I know my son would never lose if “karma” was an actual thing! Lol! Did he overreact? Yeah, maybe. He also immediately felt regret and without prompting took it upon himself (remember a 16 year old kid) to go speak to Hobart’s coaches, Tylor, Tylor’s parents, our coaches, his teammates, his family, and others. You need to remember that Tylor (AWESOME KID AND FAMILY!) and Brock have been very good friends, teammates and wrestling partners for years at RWA. Brock was extremely excited to win against someone he has so much respect for. My son...no I’m sorry....my CHILDREN have been raised to be respectful and humble, and both are. I couldn’t be prouder of Brock, the man he is becoming, the student he is, the friend he is, the brother he is, the teammate he is, and the fact that wrestler doesn’t even come close to the top of the list of great things he is! He also would like it pointed out he squished a bug off his shoulder, not a “cigarette” lol! Man I also really hope your “karma” comes back twice as hard on him this week! Thanks for the motivation too! Love the Peele Family! J_P, awood2, Hornet Coach and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherise219 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Hopefully we get to see it under the lights. I know there are a lot of tough wrestlers at 120 but have been in the gym the last three weeks and it has been electric. montymo118 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosgrove Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 8 hours ago, RaiderColfax said: But next week celebrations are fine and no unsportsmanlike conducts are given. Cause then you actually win a state title. BrennanFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaiderColfax Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 9 hours ago, Cosgrove said: Cause then you actually win a state title. And? It’s gotta be all or nothing. There was nothing wrong with the celebration after beating a guy that has beat him the past two weeks. Emotions run high in those types of matches. I’m just saying, all or nothing. And it wasn’t even an official that was reffing the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown 138 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 12 hours ago, montymo118 said: Man I hope so! As his dad, I know my son would never lose if “karma” was an actual thing! Lol! Did he overreact? Yeah, maybe. He also immediately felt regret and without prompting took it upon himself (remember a 16 year old kid) to go speak to Hobart’s coaches, Tylor, Tylor’s parents, our coaches, his teammates, his family, and others. You need to remember that Tylor (AWESOME KID AND FAMILY!) and Brock have been very good friends, teammates and wrestling partners for years at RWA. Brock was extremely excited to win against someone he has so much respect for. My son...no I’m sorry....my CHILDREN have been raised to be respectful and humble, and both are. I couldn’t be prouder of Brock, the man he is becoming, the student he is, the friend he is, the brother he is, the teammate he is, and the fact that wrestler doesn’t even come close to the top of the list of great things he is! He also would like it pointed out he squished a bug off his shoulder, not a “cigarette” lol! Man I also really hope your “karma” comes back twice as hard on him this week! Thanks for the motivation too! Love the Peele Family! Well then, he should have credit for a freebee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M109R Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 20 hours ago, headlock83 said: I am by no means a fan of Portage wrestling or their fans. However, I have a problem with the ULC call against Peele at the conclusion of his 120 championship against Triana. After the buzzer sounded, Peele did a celebration where he simulated snuffing out a cigarette butt with his foot. The two officials calling the match didn't make any call on it. An official in the chairs took offence to it and made the unsportsman like call. Granted, Portage was so far ahead, they could have deducted 40 points and it wouldn't have made a difference. My point is, what constitutes a celebration going too far. Peele didn't stand over his opponent in a taunting way, and I saw nothing too unsportsman like. I personally think it was an emotional call based on the success Portage was having yesterday. I fail to see a difference in what this kid did and the many kids I have seen throw their ankle bands in the air and simulating shooting them with a gun, or doing a back flip. The kid was happy he had won and celebrated. The rules either need to be more clear, or all forms of celebration should be banned which would be ridiculous. I didn't get the call. If that point would have meant the difference of a team championship, this would have been an atomic bomb of a topic. On a side note, Portage did show up to wrestle. I haven't seen semi state domination like that since the Snyder coached Michawaka days. Portages 45 point win was impressive and they are stacked . But you don't have to go back to the Snyder coached Mishawaka teams to of seen Semistate domination . The 2015 Penn team(Ihsaa state champs ) were pretty good . They won the Merrillville Semistate by 50.5 points . UncleJimmy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan11p Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Not sure much can top the Peele family response awesome to see Brocks family support and defend both kids. When I first saw Brocks response to his victory I didn't really know what to think, I'm a Brickie to my core but instantly I remebered the class Brock showed in losses to Triana at sectionals and regionals, I also thought he deserves to celebrate such a big win. See the region is really a big family we really stick together rivals at times for sure but at the end of the day 2 great kids going to the state finals hopefully to met again in the finals its Great! Anyone would have reacted after that win hats off to Peele and Triana for being class acts all year. indianmorg, Old School H, montymo118 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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