"To Scrap" or "Not to Scrap" & Coming Up Next Week...

The guys have been working hard (yes I know it's a cliche) but there were not too many people who stayed up over fall break to train here in Lancaster so they deserve the credit.  Today I had a long conversation with somebody close to the program who had been sitting in our workouts over the last few weeks.  After having this talk I can finally say that what we are trying to do with the guys seems to be working.  This person said that the guys look like they are finally starting to "scrap" in the room.

Scrap is a little word that couldn't mean more to a wrestling coach.  Webster's defines scrap as the following:

verb ( scrapped , scrapping ) [ intrans. ]

engage in such a fight or quarrel.

• compete fiercely 
This means our guys are starting to realize that nothing is given away in wrestling and that we must fight for each and every position and point.  Last season we were lacking in the ability "to scrap".  We would get taken down or ridden out without as much as a fight or scramble to show for it.  We cannot show respect to our opponents (respect in terms of thinking they should beat us or that they are better than us) and that just because we end up in bad or compromising position it doesn't mean that we give up "scrapping" for our own better positions and/or scoring opportunities.  The skill of scrapping is going to play a key role in how we do Nov. 6th at the Pentagon Duals and throughout our season as we push towards EIWA's and NCAA's.  
Next week we will have another audio interview to post, this time with Junior Captain Matt Fullowan, and all around great guy Assistant Coach Matt Greenberg.  I am sure most of you will be looking forward to the interview, I know I would be if it meant hearing me talk!
Come back often to learn more "words & terms" and to get more insight into the journey of F&M Wrestling...