It seems to me that we're seeing an influx of folks who are debating their points over who is the best at what weight in our Grand State. Thus I am casting my *one*! vote to bring back this event of yesteryear that I'd often heard stories of. I myself would love to see an event where the top 4 placers in each classification combine in a braggin rights tourney each year. If some of the top 4s are unable to compete then it could be handed down to # 5 or 6 etc in order to fill a 16 man bracket. The Salina Bicentennial Center would be a perfect site. This could take place the week or 2 after State Championships. If the KSHSAA is unwilling to get involved then perhaps the Kids organization would be willing to host the event with the proceeds going back to where most of us begin..the Kids State Federation Program. It would be nice to see a scholarship or 2 given to a worthy recipient who has been involved in wrestling who is in need of financial support or aspires to compete further or coach someday. It would be an honorable thing to have a memoriam for some of our states greatest contributors such as Bob Cairns. I realize that to get a ball like this rolling that it would entail a lot of financial backing for start-up, brainstorming, volunteers, insurance etc. But I honestly see where an event of this magnitude & quality could be well attended & profitably viable. ***Sure would be nice to see some of our sports top movers & shakers become involved in a project like this. *** Kevin :rolleyes:
P.S. As far as the comments regarding the Wichita Coliseum site for State. I've witnessed where cities actually compete for a community boosting event as this. If the price isn't right & some conditions aren't met then I say ...lets move on. We shouldn't have to pay exhorbitant prices for an event which is a boom for their locale & not be appreciated. I like the thought of combined 3A- 4A ////& 5A-6A splits. :p