You would think that HS Coaches would be focused on Coaching Wrestling and not worrying about who is ranked where. I know one of the rankers said, and I paraphrase, that he despised the rankings but now he is a ranker?? Go figure. I personally think the KWCA should get completely out of the ranking business and stick to figure out how to improve KS wrestling. Rankings are great for generating interest and providing conversation about wrestling. I think they are the best marketing tool we have. I KNOW that no one will put the time, effort and passion into them that Eric does. I am thankful for his generous donation to the sport and I think this decision was quite disrespectful as they questioned his character and basically ridiculed a fellow coach in the process. Shameful
Ditto on all that.
First of all I agree wholeheartedly that the rankings are very important to our sport and it really annoys me when people hate on the rankings and their value. They are clearly disconnected with reality.
While some parents may know as much or more about their kid's weight and some of the kids they have wrestled, and most coaches know more about their wrestlers and who they have specifically wrestled, no one is more qualified than Eric to access the expansive spectrum of Kansas high school wrestling.
If we didn't have Eric or someone like him, then it makes perfect sense for coaches to handle the rankings. Coaches should be too busy with other things though as they should have lots to do. Time spent on rankings is valuable time wasted that would improve their programs and wrestlers and their classrooms. I can't imagine anyone or anything operating with logic wanting to or choosing to do the rankings when we have Chief available unless you just need another feather in your cap or another item on a resume.
Also Chief is very receptive to input, he has never employed a my way or the high way mentality. You could certainly make a case that he above all is in the best position to be the most unbiased as well.
Not trying to be a hater, just saying it like I sees it. And its actually how I knows it because I didn't just fall off the turnip truck yesterday and land in Kansas Wrestling Land. I have a lot to compare to. But you can still hate on me if it helps you. But either way, have a great day!
