In the star Payne stated that he "stalled on purpose"...Even with Kansas winning that was the worst display of wrestling I have seen. It is not just a matter of the MO HWY pushing him out, he stalled on purpose...why even wrestling in an All-Star dual if you are not going to wrestle?
The rest of the Kansas boys should a lot of heart and in my eyes flat out wanted it more than Missouri. IMO is was very unfortunate for the dual to end that way after the rest of the team showed as much heart as they did.
Payne was wrestling the number one kid in the nation. He had one job - not to get pinned. If he doesn't get pinned KS wins the dual. If he needs to stall then stall - it is within the rules.
Do you complain when a football team uses all the time on the clock before hiking the ball? Is it being unfair for a basketball team to hold the ball until just before the shot clock expires?
Payne is a team player who swallowed individual pride and did what was necessary for his team to win. I am proud of him.
