I agree with needing to win on the mat but I KNOW that coaches count FF in a dual on their records. Yes, I am going after the team point issue but they are connected in the argument. I think we need to establish both.
No wrestle, no win.
No wrestler equals OPEN or FF in any format.
A BYE is only used to FILL IN when there are not enough teams.
It is a simple standard. Put it in the NFHSA rule book. Done Deal.