The thing is that you wouldn't necessarily need a D-I program in the state (and K-State was the last D-I school in the state to have wrestling, dropping it in 1975). I think the odds are long indeed of D-I college wrestling ever returning to Kansas — I just don't see it.

Iowa has 18 four-year schools (3 D-I, 12 D-III and three NAIA) that have wrestling, plus two JUCOs. Oklahoma has many as well. So long as we increase the opportunities for Kansas high school wrestlers to wrestle at the NCAA and NAIA levels, its a good thing. Fort Hays and the jucos are to be applauded for their efforts, but more schools are needed.

Call your college and encourage the start of a program!