The only thing that I do not like about bumping is that it puts more of the outcome in the hands of the coach. However, sometimes it is necessary. Dual victories are important for a number of reason, especially if they are league matches. Schools and peers not connected with wrestling identify with duals as a representation of them more than anything else other than state. It is always the coaches responsibility to give the TEAM the best opportunity to win. This is part of the job description of a coach. If the coach needs to bump to give the TEAM the best opportunity to win and it is allowed by rule, then it would be irresponsible for the coach not to do that. I have been on both ends of the bump. It is very unfair for anyone to say what a particular coach should do in a particular situation. The coach is the one who has to shoulder the outcome not anyone else.