Jimtown 138

The key question to ask is, "is he working up, or is he buying time?"  If the kid you support lost, that means the official interpreted him to have had the possibility to work up or to work off the ankle for a breakdown and/or "traditional riding maneuver."  You may have interpreted it differently and you're opinion may be valid; but if that was his interpretation, he definitely did not make a call outside of the rules or outside of accepted mechanics for the situation.  In the end, if you're looking for any black and white answer for stalling, it's just not going to come--even for something like this that seems so cut and dried.

There are some incorrect arguments being used on both sides of this issue.  Stalling is NOT THE SAME in the UTB.  However, stalling CAN BE CALLED in the UTB.  See below from "points of emphasis" regarding overtime periods a couple of years ago:
 
Points of Emphasis:

1. At any point during the three-tiebreaker process, the match is over if a fall occurs.

2. In Tiebreakers I and II, stalling will be call the same as in the regular match and Overtime Period.

3. As in the past, stalling will be indicated differently in the Ultimate Tiebreaker. A wrestler will not be warned or penalized for stalling when he controls his opponent with a traditional riding maneuver.
 
 
It's clear from this, as it is taught by rules interpreters to officials, that stalling won't be called in the UTB if "traditional" riding is used.  However, attacking an ankle and hanging on does not fall under this.  As others have said, the correct officiating mechanics are to go to a quick stalemate and a verbal warning if there is hanging on an ankle that seems like a clear stall tactic (possibly even more than one warning, depending on the nuances of the situation and the interperation of the official as to what's happening).  Then call stalling if it happens again.
 
I didn't see the Al Smith match, so I have no opinion on that match; but as others have said, stalling can in fact happen in this UTB situation.

I maybe a little late on this one, but I just caught a Big10 Network commercial featuring Chad and Doug Welch of Purdue (via Castle). It was set around the idea of the twin rivalry. Nice to see them get a little face time for the Boilermakers Wrestling program.
 
It's a Twin Thing

Awesome! Right in the mix for a national title hanging with the top guys! Hopefully he can peak at the right time, I enjoyed watching him wrestle at bankers life! Good Luck v

There are two Goshen kids at 132.
 
And surprised to see Mockensturm down to 106. Him, DeMien, Moore, and Whitman will make the Goshen regional pretty tough.

Congrats to Nick. He lost a 7-6 decision in which a fleeing call against his opponent was unexplainably waived off in the fleeting seconds of the 2nd period. Still a great performance, and I expect he'll have 3 midwest championships before he's done at UIndy.