Bounds finds key to success at Michigan State

Greg Jayne: Commentary

Sometimes, you just have to make the most of a difficult situation. Like, for example, if your college drops its wrestling program — and you happen to be a wrestler.

That’s what happened to Kyle Bounds. A three-time state champion at Columbia River, Bounds went to the University of Oregon with dreams of getting an education and being a college wrestler.

Good plan. Until the Ducks decided they didn’t want to have a wrestling team anymore.

“I was pretty angry,” Bounds said. “They didn’t tell us face-to-face that they were going to cut the program. I found out on the news.”

So, two years ago, Bounds suddenly was a wrestler without a team. That can be a difficult situation. Or it can be an opportunity to continue your wrestling career, compete in the NCAA Tournament, earn a college degree, and be lauded for your dedication and contribution to the program.

Read the entire article by Greg Jayne of www.columbian.com here…