All,

I have a question.....what purpose does this specific topic serve? The idea of looking at the concept of schools going from on class to another in general may have some interesting points but to single out a program/school doesn't do anyone good except hurt feelings.

Here's what I've learned from the threads so far...

1. There are some adults that have some opinions about schools achieving or not achieving success due to movement from on class to another. Great, value the opinions but really who cares? There are too many variables to really validate the concept.

2. The only real tangible accomplishment of this thread has been to disgruntle the wrestlers and other people involved in the Lansing program. What good has that served?

Bottomline: Lansing has had success due to a variety of reasons. The main reason is that they have a group of very dedicated, hard working, young athletes that should be commended for their accomplishments regardless of what class the athletic/education system dicatates that they have to compete in. Let's give them credit for their hard work and not belittle due to a circular argument that serves no purpose. They are the ones who are going to carry on the wrestling mantra and pass it on to future generations...no us old "has beens".

PS- Sean Flynn, tell your dad to call. If you want to work out I will drill with you, Nick, Ryan, and whoever else wants to. We have mats in Harney Gym. Let me know.

Shawn Budke