App Fan
Rule 6-6-3.."When the timekeeper makes an error or the clock fails to start when the referee indicates time is to begin, the referee is to make a judgment concerning the amount of time that should have been consumed. The referee will adjust the clock accordingly."
So according to this any action that took place in the allowed time of the refs judgement should stand.
The ref and the head ref both blew this call.
there was no control, no takedown in that match. the correct call was made. all coaches agreed, at the time of the match.
NO CONTROL??? I disagree!
Well I guess thats why they call it a judgement call!!
The coaches did not agree! They realized it was a losing battle and just tried to compromise and get as much time back on the clock as possible.
Either way the action should not of been stopped!
This same topic is discussed on the Ask Ref part of the HS fourm!
the ask the ref topic doesn't apply here. there was no control, thus no points awarded. there was an attempt, but both wrestlers were on a hip, #1 w/a head lock/ #2 w/ an arm over the back, near fall criteria had not been met. wrestler #2 actually had a leg over #1. no control, certainly a good attempt, but control had not been established when the whistle blew. it would have been the wrong call to award points just because a takedown MIGHT have happened in the next 14 seconds. wrestler #1 might have lost his grip, also. it's just unfortunate!
whether the coaches agreed or not, you are right they had no leg to stand on, so they did the right thing. as did we, we agreed to 14 seconds from the start of the controversy. i hate to see anything like this happen, even when it turns out in our favor. i wish your wrestler the best of luck in the future, and hope he doesn't dwell on something like this. tell him to put it behind him, and work hard. he is a great wrestler, and should be proud. i know alot of kids who would trade him places in a heart beat.
