If standing outside in the Wichita area over the last couple of nights yes. Otherwise, no I think you have a good point.

Couple of brief comments as I have commented on this subject in the past. I would hope that more kids, not less are given opportunities to wrestle. I have spoken to my good friend Smokeycabin about this, and it may be surprising that I am struggling with one of the issues related to 6 & Under at state. That struggle has to do with the fact that I believe more kids get the opportunity to participate at Ottawa, than they would if they went to Topeka. I won't elaborate much there but for some to know that I am struggling with this issue, is a change from past perspectives. Who says people can't change?

Other comment; I still believe that one reason kids drop out of sports as they get older is that expectations get higher and activity or play time is lessened. All sports have a drop out rate, and as you get older, there is more pressure on winning, and making the team. Truth is that regarding wrestling on a Jr. High or High School level, you only have 1 kid that takes on a varsity spot. Not many kids want to be the 3rd best wrestler at a weight for a school. I also believe that the more kids are exposed to other sports the likelihood is greater they want to do those sports.

I saw a number of wrestlers at the World Team Trials that wrestled as small children, like 6 & 8 and under. The number was very high. While there are exceptions with people like Mo Lawal, who didn't start until later in High School, they are the exception. The key is in how and what those kids are taught. There are different philosophies here and I won’t mention mine because I know it will be too controversial. I know there is probably a whole can of worms opened up. After all of this rain though, I don't remember if the fishing is better or worse after a hard rain.