Wrestling, I think more than any other sport, is full of great people. Maybe it's because we have to fight so hard for recognition, or that we are often considered to be beneath some of the other "major" sports. I believe it draws us closer. Rick was truly a mentor for many younger coaches. He was a wonderful ambassador for wrestling and wrestlers. He always took time to explain his reasoning behind a decision. I never saw him ignore a question like you so often see of those in a position of power. He would give you his home phone number and then ask you to please call him if you had any questions or ideas. I truly respected him.