Dear Les:

I think we will both agree, the high school "coach" is a paid position.

Factually, Hoover was not the coach for Kapaun at the Hoxie Invitational. There is no question who the KMC wrestling coach is.

If Matt Murray were to return to Colby High School to work out with current wrestlers, and attend a Colby High School wrestling dual and/or tournament, and sit at the corner of the mat with one of the current Colby coaches and offer encouragement and instructions, I do not believe any knowledgeable wrestling fan would confuse Murray for one of the Colby High School wrestling coaches.

If my often failing memory serves me correctly, at last years KSHSAA 4A State Wrestling Championships, Austin Devoe was matside when his younger brother, Ross, wrestled in the finals.

While Austin offered much encouragement and advice, I do not believe anyone was confused as to who the Columbus coaches were, Todd Napier (head coach), and his assistant and younger brother, Eric Napier.

With all due respect, I stand by my previous statement!


Richard D. Salyer