The most important thing is to build a solid base to work with. This is only our fourth year of wrestling after a more than 20-year layoff. We need to continue to recruit good solid student athletes who can be successful in the classroom, as well as on the mat. That is what will help us reach our long-term goals. I believe many people don't understand what wrestling is about.
Many people believe it is the off the top rope, body slam kind of sport.
To become more exciting and popular among casual sports fans, wrestling needs to be promoted more and given more attention. This year, the NCAA Wrestling Championships will be aired on ESPN2 on the same day that they occur. This is what wrestling needs. People will get excited once they watch it. The NCAA Championships are a sellout every year.