Although it would be nice to see a KSHSAA backed event, ... I am doubtful that it would happen. I still think that our best option for this to happen is for a facility such as Salina Bicentennial Center which is not affiliated with any high school to hold the event sponsored by an independent group or USA Kansas. Lets start seeing some feedback as to suggestions of others. As Rick Bowden had stated thier would be some obvious & large hurdles to overcome for the High School Activities Association to do the Grand State again. There has to be someone out there who sees the possibilities for an event of this quality & magnitude. We have one of the largest grass roots (kids clubs involvement) in our nation with some of if not the most dedicated die hard fans there are, who are willing to travel at 5AM each weekend & spend all day to witness their youths competing in this wonderful sport that is often new to them but soon gets in your blood. The sport was not as huge for us Kansans back in the 70s as it is now. Lets give our fans the best amateurs we have to offer & show them what we've become. There used to be a legitimate argument as to the surrounding states being superior to us but I think we've arrived as evident of the successes we are seeing on the next level. Why should we fear Mighty MO in the Metro Classic when we ourselves are no one to take lightly as we showed last year. As for the Grand State.... BUILD IT & THEY WILL COME !!!!! What do we all think ?? :rolleyes:
