One of the things I like most about wrestling is that it is a physical sport, yet is still fair and honorable. It is full of life lessons, like how to lose with grace and win with humility. And most wrestlers and their families behave respectably.

But if you were anywhere near mat 6 at the Derby Tournament this past weekend you would have seen completely different behavior. Since when is it acceptable to high-5 after your opponent gets injured? Why does everyone put up with this super-aggression from wrestlers, their coaches and their families? The Dickson boys are outstanding wrestlers. They can certainly compete on pure ability - they don't need 'Ultimate Fighting Championship' mentality. I once witnessed one of them getting ready for a big match - one of their coaches was yelling "blood and guts" over and over at him while he jumped rope. Intensity is great, but this is over the top. It is a disgrace to the sport of wrestling and the state of Kansas.