The weight classes are setup according to the population distribution of high schoolers by weight. The gaps at the low and high ends represent the tails of a normal distribution curve. That is why there are more weight classes in the middle to allow for more participation where the bell curve peaks. I don't think we need more weight classes as it is difficult for many teams to field a full team now. I also do believe it would be okay to eliminate 8 man football. The schools that cannot support an 11 man team need to consolidate in order to be able to support a 11 man program. I believe you will find that most schools that have 8 man programs do NOT have wrestling because they don't have enought athletes to support basketball and wrestling. This is my opinion because it is economically senseless to have these small schools operating. Consolidation makes economic sense and it would provide an opportunity for more wrestling programs to start up.