Dear Dalefish1:

As I understand the scenario: KSHSAA issued Regional site locations and assignments on or about December 10, 2003 and, initially Oakley was assigned to the Hoisington Regional. After an error regarding the non-placement of Deerfield was discovered, KSHSAA issued an assignment for Deerfield to Hoisington, to follow Lakin, as they have a consolidation agreement, and at that time, placed Oakley in the Norton Regional.

The discussion on this talk forum regarding Regional re-assignment of Oakley began (Sunday) December 14, 2003; after completion of the Norton Tournament. At the onset of the discussion, the KSHSAA web site had not been updated indicating a Regional re-assignment for Oakley, or any regional designation for Deerfield.

The following statement by fanatic "I am confident you will find Oakley did not switch regionals." posted on this thread December 14, 2003; is absolutely correct. Oakley did not switch Regionals! KSHSAA, after discovering their error, made the switch to Oakley's (in my humble opinion) disadvantage. Am I being technical, YES!

Nowhere on this thread, or any other thread, do I recall a statement from fanatic denigrating the Norton Regional. On December 15, 2003; fanatic stated “I won't deny the Norton regional is considerably tougher than the others.” Kindly support your statement “Three issues that you have stated or implied bother me:
1) Norton is not a tough Regional” with fact(s)?

You were also highly critical of me on another thread regarding high school rankings for my position criticizing those involved. My criticism stemmed from the following: a Winfield High School senior, a three time KSHSAA medalist and former State Champion, was deliberately not ranked due to the fact the Winfield coach failed to return requested information from those compiling the rankings. The failure to include this wrestler, and several other returning medalists rendered the rankings inaccurate. The primary element in the Preseason ranking is based on last year(s) performance at the KSHSAA State Championships.

Do I make mistakes, YES! Do I consider myself a GOD, EMPHATICALLY NO! When in error, will I admit to a mistake, YES!

Do I attempt to ascertain all facts before engaging my big mouth on this forum (keyboard in this instance), YES.

In closing, will I apologize for my fact based opinion, NO!

Will I apologize if I offended you, YES!

I apologize for offending you!

I also apologize to all of you who had the patience to read this lengthy statement!

Mr. Lane, if you read this post, I am not attempting to reopen old battles. Peace!

Have a safe and joyous Holiday!