The actual quote was "one of the best ever - at any weight class" which I still feel is accurate.
And yep - I've only been actively engaged in following the Kansas high school ranks since I was 12 - which is 20 years, but have studied the archives as much as anyone. When I poll people who have been invloved in the sport for the past 40+ years and they echo my beliefs, I guess I take comfort in the authenticity of my convictions.