First of all, I am proud to say I am a FHSU wrestling parent. I have tried not to post - but think it's time!! I could write a lot more but if someone wants to visit with me about my thoughts, I'd love to have you listen. This is not the place to run Coach Bickley into the ground!!

People - maybe it's time to realize there are other issues more important in life than winning a National Championship or Title!!!! We learned the hard way about that and I hope other DO NOT have to realize it the way Danny, Gavin, and I did!!!!!

Some reasons Danny choose FHSU - Coach Bickley and the staff was 100% upfront with him on the recruting trip, HONESTY, gave us his entire attention, the "team atmosphere", a Kansas Team, and there wasn't going to be any surprises throughout the recruiting period. That meant a lot to Danny and us!! I CANNOT say that for other colleges. It also helped that they have a great job placement %% and an excellent career field and teachers for his education.

Danny is going to FHSU for an EDUCATION (a high priority) and doing well if you read that he was selected to the NWCA 1st Academic team and to wrestle. I doubt wrestling nor a national title will not increase his starting pay when he is done with college. Yes, he is trying to work hard for a National Title and I know his team members would also love to win one, as well as a National Championship for FHSU!! He also knows and will tell you, he needs to work harder at this level BUT he does have other committments due to the death of his father too (taking over family farm, adult figure to Gavin, Mom's support man)

I feel it would be best if you would take the time to talk to the FHSU wrestlers - I would welcome Eric to give Danny a call (I know you had his # and have his email)!!! Others, he will be a Districts this weekend and Kids State if anyone wants to visit with him.

My opinion, I totally support Coach Bickley in his coaching efforts and goals!!! He is making my son into an individual that I can say that I am very proud of with or without the National Title!!

You won't find a better bunch of wrestlers than at FHSU. I'm proud when one of them hollar "Momma G, Momma Grater, or Leanna" -- It's truly the wrestling family that I know and love.


Leanna Grater