Okay, let's put this one to rest. I'll summarize it and call it good. Will was following the National Rule and thought video taping was okay. He was under the idea that KSHSAA had changed the rule based on the National Rule. I saw one woman filming close to the SJA section (She was probably more interested in McDonald than Deshazer) and two of my other coaches saw two other people filming in the SJA section (Who probably wanted to get film on Sean).

I brought it to the attention of the Derby A.D. He correctly and swiftly addressed and corrected the issue with the fans that were pointed out. Mr. Baldwin is a good A.D. and does not play around!

Will tried to convince me that the rule had changed. I tried to convince him it had not. Now, I did not say "I passed the test". I simply stated, "I actually took the rules test and it did not change". (I actually answer all 100 questions and don't just get answers from others). After a heated debate, Will and I parted ways for a while. I knew the National Rule and change, but I also knew that the KSHSAA Manual stated that you could not film opponents whom you were not competing against at that time (Summary) just as Richard listed above. While I may not be the greatest coach in the world (As one of my parents has let me know over and over again that I am the worst coach in Kansas), I keep a very close tab on rules as directed by my A.D. and KSHSAA.

I keep the KSHSAA Manual on my phone for days like these. I pulled Rule 1.M up screen shot it and sent it to Will via text messsage with a message that said, "I will drop it tonight with an apology". Will looked at the text, made his way across the gym, explained again what he thought, admitted he was wrong and asked if we were good (That's an apology from Will for those of you that know him well). And now guess what, we are good!

I don't have time to get into petty arguements but I am going to back my kid every time in a situation like this.

Now, with that being said:

KSHSAA needs to change the rule for next year. Just remove all video rules. Times have changed and there are too many recording devices out there to police it. But while it is a rule, it needs to be followed. When you can film on a phone, tablet or even a watch... Good luck! I am sure the matches hit the internet before I got home from my 30 min drive.

As far as the Deshazer's and Cokely's are concerned... It's been a decade long fued....I hope someday both can find peace and just move on. Both love wrestling, both love their families, both will battle for their families under any circumstances... both have more in common than they know. While I believe it is more of an adult issue as I think the kids of these families will be fine being in a room with each other after all of their time together in this sport!

Now, let's get back to what matters... getting better and watching a great show in February!