Nothing against District one or the Ottawa tournament folk yesterday but walking in to the big Ottawa gym yesterday during the time when most of the consolation semis were taking place for the under 12 groups was like walking in a war zone. Coaches were screaming, parents were screaming, kids were crying. I had forgotten what it was like--my son was an 8 and under qualifier and then i spent the next 5 years out of state, until he qualified and placed again last season. Kansas wrestling is of the best quality i have seen in my travels as a coach and official but it is the only place where that behavior is tolerated and sometimes i think expected. Imagine a gym where no parents were mat side unless they were coaches, fans seated and cheering on their wrestlers, warm up areas for athletes only, food tents and vendors outside in a childrens play area. I have seen it and experienced it as a parent, coach and official. Wrestling is an emotional sport for all, the spectators and the participants, if anyone has ever gone to an NCAA championship, you were with the most loyal and knowledgable group of fans in American sports.