I would like to recognize the smaller schools out there who may not make it to team state, however, those teams year in and year out put out a solid team.
I have no intention of messing with the overall team rankings. I just want to support more than 15-20 programs that currently get ranked. I want to support 45-60 programs.
I think seeing your team ranked is an honor and good for the sport of wrestling.
Divide the schools up into 3 equal divisions. Rank them every couple of weeks. I would like to recognize the top teams at the end of the season in someway. Something the kids on those teams can look at and build off of (trophy, plaque, certificate, etc). My original idea was to represent/recognize some of those top teams that didnt make it to team state at team state in between the Semi's and the Final round. Puts fans in the stands at the end of the day for the finals as well as recognize the hard work of some outstanding programs. Maybe all the teams that are ranked get an end of the season ranking certificate as well.
I'm not sure if this is against any rules, however, I think it would be cool to support those teams that are invited by giving them tickets for their team.
I would be willing to donate $ from our program if this is idea is supported.
I also have not thought about how to work out the rankings.
Maybe more to come.
Aaron Moss
Ben Davis Wrestling
aaron.moss@wayne.k12.in.us