Taplin was fighting an illness. And was not at his full capability to wrestle at his best, is what I heard. Not that it would have mattered but I sure would have like to see him and Derick Lang go at it who really looked GREAT against Strawn beating him 3-2 i believe. And getting in on 3-4 great shots and elevating them up but was uncapable of finishing them. GET WELL ROSS. And congradulations Derick on a great tournament.