Gatewood,

That's a better idea than the ones I've seen listed prior to it. I'll agree that there are less and less HS kids coming in between 103-119#. However, you need only look at the size of the HS Nationals brackets to see that the vast MAJORITY of wrestlers are GRADUATING between the 130-189# brackets. And let's face it, MOST kids who are weighing over 300# are overweight anyhow.

We're always so worried about the health of kids cutting too much weight, maybe we should also be concerned with our athletes that NEED to cut some weight. I'm almost 6'2", old and out of shape, and I've been trying to lose some weight to stay healthy. I'm down to 202# right now, and believe me I still have some that could be safely lost for the better, not worse.

Just my opinion.


Troy Reitcheck