The changes desired by the "too much is a good thing" group are coming, (though not fast enough for some).

Many of us "dinosaurs" will be exiting the scene in the next few years as we retire. No doubt this will usher in a new day in Kansas wrestling where the sun will shine brighter and the birds will sing more energetically; where every wrestling match in every scheduled competition will be of state championship caliber and every wrestler in Kansas will be guaranteed at least 50 matches per season with no travel restrictions whatsoever and coaches will be allowed, nay expected, to coach their athletes 24x7 year round. What about academics and the health of the athletes? These will become secondary concerns.

Beware of that for which you wish, as you may get it!

I realize that tax payers pay my salary--Mr. Cokeley misses no opportunity to remind any and all of this fact. As a wise man once told me, when you point your finger at someone, there are three pointing back--Mr. Cokeley no doubt is the beneficiary of some tax-payer supported benefits.

FYI, I am not on "the board" to which Mr. Cokeley refers. I DO serve on a special committee formed by the KSHSAA to address concerns regarding weight loss. The membership of this committee is composed of doctors, athletic trainers, coaches, AD's and school administrators (principals and supts). How did I get selected? Just lucky, I guess.

Finally, Those who may believe that disputes over local school and state athletic association rules do not lead to legal disputes (and proposals in the state legislature) do not pay attention to the news.