That is over the top. What have you done for Kansas wrestling? I see you at meetings and as a spectator. Put your money where your posts are! I don't see you rolling out and rolling up mats. I didn't see you in Salina the night after HS state to give 6U and Elementary kids a chance to compete. I have NEVER seen you behind the wheel of a van transporting 10 or more wrestlers to Des Moines, Indianola, Denver, Cedar Falls, Oklahoma City or where the kids WANT to compete. I haven't seen your credit card being swiped at the pump or on any hotel rooms. Eric is a TRUE supporter of the sport. He needs no defending but this is a prime case of the bully on the playground going after the popular kid and taking a cheap shot. Back off Greg!

EVERY wrestler has the opportunity to choose to compete in the tournament of their choice. The beauty of wrestling is that you don't have to have a team or a staff to compete. For me it has been about the many hours I got to spend with my boys. Quality time both on the mat and in the car. NO ONE told us where we had to go or that we couldn't compete here or there. I will not support totalitarian practices. I believe in the FREE MARKET system. I am well healed and I don't need an organization holding me back. If the tournament works GREAT. If it doesn't then I won't do it again. I will do everything in my power to attract competitors with the offering not mandates, restrictions, or sanctioning.

KSHSAA will take years to allow themselves to support such and event. I will seek support from USAWKS in the same way we have for 6U, Elementary, and Middle School State. Build it and they will come. I will continue to provide opportunities to compete and for kids/parents/supporters to support and enjoy this great sport.

Greg, can I count on you to volunteer and help with this event?