rjohnson,

I don't think 24/7 is against adding an additional weight class in the heavier weights. His point is (and I agree) is do not do it at the expense of either eliminating a lower weight or raising the minimum weight above 103 lbs. My interpretation of what he was saying is that some who were making the argument for a heavier weight class were using data, positions, etc that apply just the same as the lowest weight classes.

I personally get nervous, touchy and sometimes downright right mad when I hear of raising the smallest weights. That comes from my own personal bias because I was very small in high school. I was fortunate that we had a 98 lbs class (only weighed 89 lbs as a freshman). If you look at most of the sports offered in high school they favor, promote, etc kids that are big or at least average in size. Wrestling is one of the few sports that allows those of us on the below average size scale to particpate and try to earn college scholarships. I know that is why I get a little more emotional about this type of subject.

I would love to see us implement a system like MT does for its largest schools. IMO it is the best compromise that gives the most kids an opportunity and that is what this is all about.

Shawn Budke