I think the coaching staff is just at fault for not addressing the near fall wave done by Herman. It is my interpretation of the rules that if a near fall has been started this signals a loss of control for a reversal, meaning Cokeley wins. Cokeley had every right to be upset with the call, but his coaches needed to back him up by talking to the ref at the table before Blair's hand was raised. But such is life. Maybe Blair and Cokeley will meet again in college wrestling and will finally settle this great debate of 2010.


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