Mr. Salyer:

I have heard girl wrestlers share such comments - and worse. It is unfortunate but it happens. In a perfect world there would be a seperate girls division so co-ed matches wouldn't be an issue open for debate and Title IX wouldn't be needed, but life is what it is. Not everyone is as open minded as you might think. Just read a few days of this talk forum and you'll find a few examples of "ourageous" comments and opinions. I wince sometimes at what I read but I also swell with pride when I read other posts because it is clear that we've got many good people amongst us. I guess thats what they mean when they say we sometimes have to take the good with the bad. I'm not trying to bash anyone or let any secret out when I say that girls face a few additional challenges on the way to the victory stand. My post is to encourage everyone to recognize deserving athletes regardless of where they are wrestling.

Jeff Mercer