I heard today that the OW was voted on before finals?
There were two, of twenty six ballots turned in prior to the conclusion of all finals matches.
So were you requesting the ballots before all of the finals were complete?? The story I got is that there were multiple announcements made to get the ballots turned in before the finals.
This is NOT at all uncommon. A small percentage of coaches typically leave before the finals because they don't have anyone wrestling in them. They are anxious to get on the road and get home so they turn in their ballot early.
Also, while I was not at TOC, the announcer will often remind coaches several times, to turn in their ballots AFTER the finals. My guess is, that is what the person heard.
