I would like to congratulate all the Kansas wrestlers who participated in Brute this year. I am just as proud of the guys who went 0-2 but were willing to show up and wrestle, even though they knew they had slim to zero chance of placing. They did it just so they could get better and have the experience of a large tournament environment in which to acclimate themselves for next time.

There is a lot of focus on the Champions, as well there should be. Let's not forget that some of the guys who placed 2nd – 8th wrestled in some very large brackets with lots of competition. Other brackets were relatively small. Everything needs perspective. Everyone who wrestled and performed their very best has my congratulations.