Here is what I saw...
Meck had the match in hand (but when you can work head/arm like Spencer you are never out of it)
With time running out, Wilson "lunged" at Meck...the video is now posted so everyone on here can make their own judgment. The only one who knows for sure what the "intent" of the lunge was is Wilson...but my interpretation was that it was not intended to harm Meck in a "Flagrant" manner. I thought he was lunging to get a reaction from Meck that he could exploit...kind of like Meck's "spinning back fist" that doesn't hit the mark does. Because his opponents react to his motion and it sets up a double leg. Meck had two of these "spinning back fist" attempts that failed in the match up at Centennial League versus Wilson. Both of these wrestlers are dynamic and fun to watch… both of them are tough competitors in the arena. On the flip side and more importantly both of them are fine young men. It is no surprise to me that they call each other “best” friends.
After the incident occurred Wilson handled the situation "in control" (he in no way looked like someone who was “out of control” that warranted a career ending FM call to end his senior season). Seaman's coaches did not stomp their feet and act out of control... they knew that a FM call could not be argued mat side. If it were to be reversed or overturned it would have to be the decision of the referee or through an appeal to KSHSAA. The Official did initially reverse/overturn the call and changed the call to unsportsmanlike conduct (which would not of carried the same penalty as Flagrant Misconduct)...he did so on his own after consulting with the second official on the mat. Which is what Meck was asking for (if read his comments in the CJ Online article you will see for yourself…”LET IT GO”). The Shawnee Heights coaches in the corner felt differently and pleaded the case to the official to stick with his original call. After some deliberation, that is what the official did…he reversed his reversal and Spencer was called for Flagrant Misconduct.
Mark Stanley
Let me begin by stating that I do not know the rules in reference to this, I am seeking enlightenment.
If the Seaman coaches knew better than to argue their case, knowing that the call was the official's and ONLY the officials, why then would the Shawnee Heights coaches argue for a FM call? It seems vindictive to me, since their wrestler had the match and the trip to State in his pocket, basically. Why push for the Seaman kid to be disqualified from State competition - - unless their intent was to remove any further competition from Wilson.
Further question: (I don't know, that's why I'm asking) are the official even supposed to LISTEN to arguments pro or con on a decision of this nature?
Just curious...
