Eric:

It's probably not fair to hold Coach Bickley's own college career up against the ones you've been around for the last year. Be realistic; NO ONE could match Zalesky, Brands, Gable, Hand or the rest. No one could measure up that.

This is an interesting topic. Eight years is a long time for the results that the Tigers have had, especially with being the only wrestling school in the state much of that time. With as few wrestling programs as there are anymore, there are a lot of good assistant coaches out there looking for a chance to step into the head coaching shoes. The question is whether or not this is the right place to debate this topic. I honestly don't think it is.

But the most telling thing to me is the post from Danny Grater's mom. No matter what the level, there is no higher honor for a coach than to get praise like that from the parent of one of your athletes. And I agree with her in the idea Eric, that maybe you should talk to Danny or some of the other Tiger wrestlers before you make you assessment.

Jeff Holmes,
Back In Iowa