A few of these kids were on campus already, but most all are FR recruits with a few transfers.
(and there are several other possible signees in the works!)
But you are right, had BU not added a wrestling program, most of these students would have found another college to attend, probably one with wrestling.
All small schools are in the same boat, they are enrollment-driven. Adding a sport is a great way to boost enrollment. Wrestling is a very smart sport to add, it has high scholastic popularity in the Midwest, there are not enough collegiate programs. And comparatively, wrestling can be a relatively inexpensive sport, other than one major start-up expense of mats (and a practice facility).
Would like to see more KS schools follow this lead set by several KS jucos, Kansas Newman, and Baker. Would be great for wrestling in our state.
Go Wildcats!
