I have talked to Tom many times. I had two sons that wrestled for the Indiana Freestyle and Greco teams and NWCA Scholastic teams that Tom was involved with. I doubt he would know me from Adam but he would remember my boys.
Wrestling is a combination of team and individual. Not only are there team scores but unlike many truly individual sports (like swimming and track and field) you cannot have a practice without good teammates.
So while my two youngest sons were on high school teams that they were the only ones to place at State (the oldest had several on the team that placed) they rooted on their teammates no matter that teammates record. I can tell you for a fact that the team erupted more to see a teammate win his 5th match of the year than they did one of my boys win his 25th.
I understand that part of chemistry. I do not know anything about wrestling, but always held the understanding that Tom was a pretty good coach. I remember years ago him taking some kids to Russia. Well, if you go see the Boilers 8/12 at Jeff...he might be there working. He was last year. Congrats on your boys...I think wrestling is one physically demanding sport! Tom WOULD remember...I'm sure. Did he give your boys nicknames? he might have been held back not having them long...but that was a Tom MIller...matter of fact...