Aaron,
No argument here about the lack of hydration in our students; few people, young or old, drink enough water! Soda, coffee, tea does not count. Kids will be surprised if they will cut out their soda intake how much better they will be able to hydrate at a lower weight and how much harder and longer they will be able to work.
Many flaws? No doubt, especially for those who spend a lot of time figuring out how to "beat" the system. But, this is NOT a good enough reason to not do something that is (1) designed to protect the health of our athletes; (2) stress the importance of good nutrition; and (3) lesser our legal liability in the event of a tragic accident. A reasonable and prudent man is proactive.
I might remind you that it is BECAUSE OF the abuses in NCAA wrestling that these rules have been brought to the forefront; so please, don't use the NCAA as an argument against these new rules at the National level and in Kansas.