College wrestling's predicaments: One possible way out

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'Earlier this week, we explored some of the predicaments that college wrestling is dealing with right now -- programs being cut because of the recession, and/or as a way colleges attempt to comply with Title IX, the 1972 federal legislation that ensures equal opportunities for men and women in educational institutions receiving government aid.

It's all too easy for many in the college wrestling community to look at these challenges and respond with a "There's nothin' I can do about it" hopelessness or a "As long as my program's still in business, I really don't care" arrogance.

"The wrestling world spends so much time fighting the elimination of college programs that we think very little about adding teams – and yet every year new squads enter intercollegiate wrestling. There are many roadblocks to starting a new program – finances in these economic times, lack of alumni recognition, Title IX, etc. Let’s use the lessons taught us by NASA and Dan Gable. Let’s join together and fight back."'