Kyle,
Young guys like you need to get involved in promoting the Kansas College Wrestling Programs - you benefited from them. It will continue to develop if the Kansas Wrestling community gets involved and supports it- POSITIVELY. A lot of people can think up ideas, give suggestions, etc., but until more than a few people step up an actually do something and donate lots of time and resources promoting it - just saying - it is no different than people who gripe about how a club RUNS wrestling tournament. - in 19 out of 20 gripes by a parent, coach, or club about how a wrestling tournament is run - A VERY LARGE PERCENTAGE OF THE COMPLAINERS HAVE NEVER VOLUNTEERED OR BEEN IN CHARGE AND ACTUALLY ORGANIZED A TOURNAMENT, ACTIVITY, ETC.
I complain, but at the same token I help a lot of the coaches in Kansas to get recruit names and to connect them with contacts in other states that may get them wrestlers or want their wrestlers (in the case of juco guys). I helped with the creation of Kansas Cup with Ryan Smith putting it on to solve a need of an open week. I have worked numerous events to keep fans entertained, and I have worked with opportunities like the ALL IN Camp which helped to bring attention to programs at all levels of college wrestling (which Labette participated in when Joe was at the helm). The problem is if you live within 30 minutes and aren't going to support, then shame on you. Maybe some of the schools should quit doing free live streams and not post results for a few days so people may be inclined to go in person.
