Will,
Rarely will I address anyone in paticular when posting. However in this thread you claimed that you could post the same situation when the move was not called. You appear to make the claim that the post on the national forum is tainted and objectivity is being overlooked.
I would ask this: Is it possible that you are having trouble seeing the forest, for all the trees? With your personal interests involved, it might be difficult for you to be objective as well.
I see the situation this way. As an individual that appreciates a very physical match, I think it could have gone either way. I believe the call was made correctly, based on the way the rule is written. It probably should have been called. I wouldn't have liked it, and it could be considered ticky-tack, but correct none the less. As Ryne's coach, I would have been disappointed with the call. I probably would have asked for clarification, and maybe half-heartedly argued a bit. But in the end, I would feel lucky that my wrestler handled it appropriately (which Ryne did very well - you should be very proud) and that the other wrestler got up and continued to wrestle as opposed to taking a dive to pick up a cheap win.
It's not right to claim that everyone whom disagrees with your lack of objectivity is contibuting to the wussification of the sport, especially in Kansas. With Coach Shelton's (Valley Center) initive to train and encourage his team to become future referees, and the boys down at Kansas South (Oklahoma U.), and Coach Alley's influence on the wrestling mats of Kansas, (just to name a few of the many things in Kansas of which we can be proud)I think we are moving wrestling in this state in a positve direction.
Last edited by Jason Halling; 01/08/11 03:39 PM.
