Well, thank you Richard! No one's disputing the rule you posted!! We all know it's there and in force!!!!
(Needed to edit my post, that I was writing, as Richard posted the rule we've been discussing in this very thread)
ANYWAY...
I'm not saying it NEVER happens, nor am I saying there doesn't need to be a better way to fix the problem...but isn't there a responsibility for the meet organizers and the wrestler's coach to look out for potential situations that might "screw" a kid that gets 5+ matches a day???
I'm not defending NFHS's/KSHSAA's rule of only 5 and no more. Just using it as a established rule and saying coaches and organizers need to keep this rule in mind when getting ready for meets.
In Summary:
Work to change the rule and allow for the 6th match, if needed - OR - change the formats of tournaments to prevent this unfortunate situation from arising.
(And from an Ex-coach's position: I'm not in favor of pig-tails where a kids gets beat once and sits the rest of the tourney!!!)
