Thank you, RJW, for finally posting a meritous argument as to why you want the classes split up. Some of your points I can not argue, but I will try to offer my point of view as well.

I think the fact that state is a zoo just adds to the excitement. Even though they are overworked, I think the volunteers do an excellent job of keeping everything in order, and don't really see how a noticeable improvement could be made by a separation.

The weigh in was undesirable--especially when you're near the fat end and have to stand next to guys like Jhris and Venegas when they aren't wearing pants. But to weigh in that many wrestlers in the amount they do is pretty impressive.

You as a coach may not have watched many matches, but I guarantee the wrestlers and spectators do. I never would have seen Earl Jones wrestle had it not been for state, and you must remember that by the finals, 95% of people are spectators.

The mats at state are supersoft. Seriously, I could sleep on those things.

I think you may find that an earlier end to Friday does not necessarily mean more sleep for your wrestlers. After staying with the team for 4 state tournaments, I can guarantee that teams from all over the state engage in shenanigans. Not saying that all do, but there are some.

In addition to that, it's very hard for a high schooler to sleep with all the excitement. Even if he isn't engaging in shenanigans, he's probably just staring at the ceiling or watching softcore porn.

Finally, I'd just like to say thanks for watching my last match. It was quite disappointing, as that was the only time in two years of varsity wrestling that I had been thrown...but what can you do? No biggie.