The big picture is that the lack of a D1 program kills the number of kids who wrestle D1. I wrestled D2 at a school in nebraska and probably 3/4 of the team were from Kansas. I have seen some of the wrestlers that are on some of these D1 programs and they are very average at best. In open tournaments we beat D1 kids all the time. If Kansas were to get a D1 program the shear numbers of Kansas kids wrestling D1 would increase. I don't think style is an issue. Defense and riding are key components to college wrestling. A college match between two good D1 wrestlers usually comes down to defense on your feet and if they can secure riding time. The complaint about out of state tuition is alos weak. Most schools give in state tuition to those athlets who have above average gpa's and act scores. the bottom line is that the lack of D1 wrestlers from Kansas is due to the fact of a lack of D1 programs.
