Viewpoint: It's time to free Burk

Kevin Burk wants a few things pointed out first. He feels that he and his son, redshirt sophomore wrestler Duke Burk have been treated with nothing but class by Northern Illinois University, NIU wrestling coach Dave Grant, and the NIU academic support for athletes. They've been treated fairly, love NIU and all its done and don't feel like they are asking for any special favors. But the Burks are concerned about life after wrestling. That's why a statement written by Kevin Burk headlined ‘Northern Illinois University Wrestler Held Hostage' appeared on an Internet message board on Saturday. When college is through, Duke Burk, who declined comment on the situation through his father, wants to become a teacher and a coach. Northern Illinois' ed