Re: read what minnhawkeye posted ...
The lone exception to your assessment is that Gilman's "screw up" should have resulted in a DQ. That the ref didn't Stalemate is a mistake but it is not a reason for intent to injure. The reason that is a PD position is that very move has caused significant injuries in the past
as in concussions, broken backs and necks.
Gilman's move was no different than George's knee to Nate Browns head which did cause Brown a concussion and was unable to participate in the next match
.in the EWL's and the NCAA's. The ONLY good result of Gilman's slam is that Waters was lucky he was not injured. That he wasn't injured is not an excuse for a should be DQ'ed wrestler to continue.
We can argue the ref failed on the PD or Stalemate call, but they usually do allow some reaction time and really, I don't think they were up there all that long
..but as I always say, the ref must not only ref, but be aware of situations and the flow of a match. This match was hot and furious at the end, and should have been PD'd or Stalemated quickly. I think he failed miserably. But no ref is prepared or expects Gilman's move.