Gary,
I could imagine a thousand reasonable arguments. But, for me, it wouldn't change a thing, it’s too simple.
1. Are they a Kansan?
2. Are they a senior in High School?
3. Are they the best representative?
From a previous post, “Obviously, he is very good and ...” The word ‘obviously’ says it all.
IF we have a good program in our state, THEN there will be many arguable cases - even beyond “whether the kid is KSHSAA, or not”. The selection process should be difficult, and it may well be hard to compare selections. This is a ‘good’ problem to have (we produce quality in quantity). Selection is then meaningful to the dreamers AND the achievers ... not to mention the fans.
To be an eligible candidate, one should be capable of making it a good bout and have the desire to represent his community. This should be the only discriminating factor for candidacy.
Any HS student, KSHSAA school or not, should be allowed to compete as often as possible. Regardless of money, politics, egos, recruiting, etc. After all, aren’t we doing all of this stuff for “the kids” anyway?
Education and development is the point. Ten years from now, we won’t care what school this person went to. We will be most concerned about their contributions to the society we share. Or, we'll ask ourselves if we gave the kid the best chance we could. Let kids enjoy the present while we prepare them for the future.
Last edited by Scott Fausset; 02/05/07 01:58 PM.
