This subject may be taboo but remains a valid concern. I understand that officials are human and expect them to make mistakes. Hopefully they learn from it and are willing to work as hard as everyone else on the mat and in the corner has to better themselves; the kids deserve it. What makes this even worse is when multiple officials are used on one mat and they are there only for show. Every tournament I have watched this year utilizing two officials (semi's & finals) I have yet to witness the value the second official brings to the mat. In theory having 2 officials makes complete sense, unfortunately reality proves different. I know there is a protocol between officials but there are also areas when the 2nd officials can question and discuss a call or non call. In addition to the obvious calls for wrestler safety, signaling lock hands (often seen from a different angle), out/in bounds etc should be also be brought to the attention of the lead official. Their allegiance should always be to the wrestlers on the mat whom have worked their butt off to get where they are at and not to their fellow official. I understand it takes courage to question your peer but by doing so dramatically increases your credibility and professionalism. It's bad enough for a bad call to be made but inexcusable for it to be made by 2 officials working the same match!

As we enter into the greatest weekend of the year I hope all officials reflect on all the hard work these wrestlers have put in and officiate with utmost professionalism and credibility.