If we have to go with a random draw, I like the idea about drawing for each weight class. If we cannot get it implemented for this year, I will make sure it gets voted on at the state coaches' meeting in February. It seems like it would be more fair than the current system. We all know that whether you finish 1st or 4th in your region, there is nothing like getting that "first time experience" under your belt at state. I have had 14 state placers in my 8 years as a head coach and out of those 8, only 2 placed the first time they went to state. My point is that even though you may not "make noise" your first time to compete at state, the experience is immeasurable.