My personal opinion is that we seem to be undervaluing the significance of what being a state qualifier may mean to some kids, that is the goal in many instances and I think that's just fine and keeps them involved in the sport. I am on my 3rd son wrestling and I can say without hesitation that I would be as equally or more excited about my youngest son qualifying for the State Tournament as my older son winning it. They are different kids with different skill levels and different goals , that's perfectly ok. I don't think the ask is to water down the Tournament to the point where a State Champ feels like it was not an accomplishment but what would it hurt to keep some of the low hanging fruit in play for those kids trying to just qualify for the tournament as the goal, doesn't keeping more kids engaged ultimately grow the sport? I think the 32 man Bracket did just that IMO.