Metro Classic is an exhibition that took place several weeks after Missouri season had ended. This was a representation for what took place during the HS season. So that doesn't count as a bonus or a subtraction for any of the contenders.
Blaine Hill is a GREAT wrestler. The issue was the lack of common opponents between Hill and Wrisinger during the season. We don't take into account anything outside the actual season itself.
The Missouri over Kansas bias is asinine. With the aforementioned discrepancy at 126 and 170, where do you replace with a student-athlete from Kansas?
Also, Austin Hood would've been the representative, however this is a Time Warner Cable Metro Sports poll. These are the kids that fall into our broadcast audience. We can stretch it a bit if it's close, but Louisburg is too far out.
Asinine...
This poll and the KC Star All Metro team are ALWAYS Missouri biased. Just a fact. Does it really matter? I am sure it does to the kids. I don't know how either is chosen but it seems that Oak Park, Blue Springs, and Park Hill are ALWAYS given way more respect than any of the Kansas wrestlers. Clearly defined criteria and representation from coaches who see all of the kids from both MO and KS wrestle would be a much better way to select.
Just out of curiosity I would like to see your break down of the body of work by both Haug and Engle...
