The line that I would draw would depend on the situation. I have seen wrestlers literally run off the mat, and not even be warned for stalling. On the other hand, fleeing the mat is a call that in my opinion does not get enforced enough. In this case, however, the match was a very aggressive one into the overtime and at that point both wrestlers became very cautious. the tempo changed because a mistake in overtime ends the match. Chris wanted to make it to the next period, where he would have the advantage. Strawn wnated to get a score and keep that from happening. Both wrestlers were sparring for position, and Chris didn't want to get into a position to be thrown and stepped back two steps. That kind of thing happens all the time. the stall award was no doubt within the scope of the rules, but I am sure if the match were analyzed from beginning to end you could see a similar retreat on the part of each wrestler several times during the match. Anytime one wrestler moves forward two steps when connected to his opponent, the other wrestler has retreated by the same approximate distance. its no different in football or basketball, fouls can be called only when blood is seen, or any light contact, its the judgement of the official. I appreciate a match that has good official control, I don't like watching a match that is decided by no call when there should be one, and a call that should not be made. As for the call made in this case, it happened and is over, and the point that I was making is that the wrestlers should be commended for their incredible sportsmanship. I am of the opinion that the point in the match that the call was made did not reflect good judgement. I do not reflect good judgement sometimes, ( being involved in this conversation would be a good example.) I don't think you will find anything in either of these posts that suggest that anyone should be drawn, or quartered, or fired . Some folks think the call was great, that is their opinion and they are entitled to it with my total blessing. The point that I was attempting is that in the case of most wrestlers, there would have been words spoken, gestures made, trash talking done, tough guy stares exhibited, etc. etc. and there werent, because both those guys have character that is pretty unusual to see these days. My opinion that the wrestlers that had performed so well up to that point should have been allowed to finish is totally irrevellant to the fact that those two young men have a ton of class, and that is something that I think both sides of the opinion concerning the correctness of the call would agree on.