The Coliseum is getting tired and is in need of an upgrade. The County Commission is planning on a multi-million dollar expansion upgrade to improve those things that fans, coaches and wrestlers have complained about for years. You spoke and they listened. I am afraid that if you split up the state it may be more important to win the Newton tournament that the state tournament in some classes. With the size of the tournaments around the state 20-24 teams it can be more exciting to wrestle in those large tournaments than a single class tournament.
If we keep the 3 classes at the present location, improve those things that need improving, and take a chance of adding 123A by adding a third day what a great spectical we could have for Kansas Wrestling. Break it up and you destroy the excitement of the State for a large group of wrestlers, fans and coaches.
I am old enough to have worked state tournaments at high schools where you would have 750 -1000 people. Compare this to the finals at 7,500. There is no compairson to the level of excitement.
I will also add that the marching in of the wrestlers needs to be changed. The finals are way too long. Something could be done to speed that portion up but don't break up the classes because of $$$$$$$. Sure the state could reduce the cost of rent on the facility, I think that is entering into Rick's decision but looking past that what is best for the Wrestlers, Fans and Followers. Keep the State Tournament Format the same or improve don't step back into the 70'S
