132: Consolation 1st Round - Drake Rhodes (Homestead) vs. Jack Tolin (Chesterton)
First, let me disclose, I am Drake's coach. The purpose of this post is not to stir the pot or call out a referee. Personally, I would just like to discuss the position and see if I am missing something. Tolin is a great wrestler, he took us down in overtime and I am not taking anything away from him.
Here is the link: http://s500.trackwrestling.com/tw/VideoPlayer.jsp?TIM=1456150243381&twSessionId=bgpjgulmnikbnpt&matchId=3990354104
I believe you will need the subscription/pass code to view it. You can fast forward to about the 6:30-6:35 mark of the video.
The match ended 6-5 with Rhodes as the winner. The Chesterton coach approached the table and then the head ref consulted with the assistant ref. After the consultation, they awarded Tolin with 1 pt for the escape making it 6-6 and sending it to OT. Then, I approached the table to ask for an explanation. He told me they already consulted and the decision was made. That's fine, I understand that, I was just wondering what you discussed that changed the call. He said that Rhodes lost control. I asked how that was possible if we were still locked in the crotch and the wrestler's head was still underneath our chest. All he said was "I agreed with my assistant".
Now, I could see if Tolin grabs the far ankle and gets us to our hip, maybe a reversal. This position, to me, seems similar to when the offensive wrestler in the top position, comes out front and has the defensive wrestler in a front headlock. If the bottom man does not break that position, creating a loss of control from the offensive wrestler, no escape is rewarded.
Again, I am not a ref and I could be misunderstanding the rule. Your input is appreciated.