Apologies for not having an update since the conference, there is a lot going on here. Not a whole lot to say about the conference, most of our team was injured or wrestling out of their weight class, and we simply didn't do very well. If the tournament was in December, I have no doubt we would have been battling for 4th place.
Special mention goes to Keith Jaworski and David Dennis, both who battled through severe injuries and performed valiantly. Dennis gutted out a 4th place finish losing in double overtime and then again by 4 seconds of riding time, but that was still pretty impressive considering he hadn't practiced since early January and still had a major rib injury. Keith Jaworski also hadn't practiced since early January, and basically did not have the use of half of his body thanks to his injury, yet he went out there twice and lost a heartbreaker. If you knew what these two were dealing with, then you would know that their performances were some of the gutsiest things I've ever seen, and they have made me, their teammates, and all of W&L nation out there proud. Stuff of legends for sure.
Over the next month I will be working on my application to be the next head coach here, as well as the final edition of the Franke Files and a highlight reel.
Another special thanks to all of the Alumni out there that attended and contributed to Coach Franke's retirement party/gift. I know Coach was completely shocked that we were sending him on such an awesome trip. He's earned it for sure!
If you're going to be in Philadelphia for the D1 NCAA tourney, look for Coach Franke on the floor running the show, and look for me and a bunch of alumns in the stands.
