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Trendon Dunn |
Wrestling |
2018-01-05 |
Davis |
On 1-5-18 at Herriman High School. I was officiating Dunn who was wrestling in the Varsity 1st round dual at the Herriman High Dual Tournament. Dunn was representing Davis High in a dual match against Pleasant Grove, his opponent was Robert Delamore.
In the 1st round of the match, Dunn got upset that I did not call near fall, he yelled out something in the effect that "that's bull". I cautioned Dunn about this behavior and I started the 2nd round. Both Dunn and Delamore had shown to be high level wrestlers in the match. A scramble occurred in the 2nd round that put Delamore in the offensive position and Dunn in near fall criteria. Delamore had Dunn in a head and arm pinning combination. Dunn pointed to his neck and said " I can't breathe" Dunn made chocking noises and tapped his hand in a " tap out". I checked to see if Delamore's hold was legal, it was. I also checked Dunn to make sure he was not being restricted with air. Dunn continued to make a chocking sound. I could see that Dunn had color in his face, I did not see any sign of distress other than Dunn was making chocking noise and was saying he could not breathe. I continued to count the near fall and looked underneath for the fall. As I looked up, I saw Dunn punch Delamore several times in the back of the head with his fist. I immediately stopped the match and separated Dunn and Delamore. This situation I described took place in just a few seconds. Coaches from Davis and Pleasant Grove both came and assisted me by taking their wrestler. Delamore did not retaliate against Dunn. Shortly after I signaled that Dunn was ejected for Flagrant Misconduct. A male adult identifying himself as Dunn's father came out of the stands and onto the mat and confronted me about the situation. Dunn's father started yelling at me, calling me an idiot and asked if this was my first year officiating. I told him to leave immediately, he refused. Dunn's father was a large adult male, he continued yelling at me and standing right in front of me. I tried to move him of the mat and he refused. I disengaged and asked the table workers to go get an administrator. Dunn and his Father left the mat area and shortly afterward left the building prior to any of the Herriman administration arriving. I continued the rest of the dual meet and tournament without any other problems.
I had several discussions with the Davis High Head Coach, Bo Roundy about this situation. Coach Roundy agreed with the way I officiated this match and apologized repeatedly for Dunn's behavior. |
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Male Adult - Identified himself as Trendon Dunn's father |
Wrestling |
2018-01-05 |
Davis |
On 1-5-18 at Herriman High School. I was officiating Dunn who was wrestling in the Varsity 1st round dual at the Herriman High Dual Tournament. Dunn was representing Davis High in a dual match against Pleasant Grove, his opponent was Robert Delamore.
In the 1st round of the match, Dunn got upset that I did not call near fall, he yelled out something in the effect that "that's bull". I cautioned Dunn about this behavior and I started the 2nd round. Both Dunn and Delamore had shown to be high level wrestlers in the match. A scramble occurred in the 2nd round that put Delamore in the offensive position and Dunn in near fall criteria. Delamore had Dunn in a head and arm pinning combination. Dunn pointed to his neck and said " I can't breathe" Dunn made chocking noises and tapped his hand in a " tap out". I checked to see if Delamore's hold was legal, it was. I also checked Dunn to make sure he was not being restricted with air. Dunn continued to make a chocking sound. I could see that Dunn had color in his face, I did not see any sign of distress other than Dunn was making chocking noise and was saying he could not breathe. I continued to count the near fall and looked underneath for the fall. As I looked up, I saw Dunn punch Delamore several times in the back of the head with his fist. I immediately stopped the match and separated Dunn and Delamore. This situation I described took place in just a few seconds. Coaches from Davis and Pleasant Grove both came and assisted me by taking their wrestler. Delamore did not retaliate against Dunn. Shortly after I signaled that Dunn was ejected for Flagrant Misconduct. A male adult identifying himself as Dunn's father came out of the stands and onto the mat and confronted me about the situation. Dunn's father started yelling at me, calling me an idiot and asked if this was my first year officiating. I told him to leave immediately, he refused. Dunn's father was a large adult male, he continued yelling at me and standing right in front of me. I tried to move him of the mat and he refused. I disengaged and asked the table workers to go get an administrator. Dunn and his Father left the mat area and shortly afterward left the building prior to any of the Herriman administration arriving. I continued the rest of the dual meet and tournament without any other problems.
I had several discussions with the Davis High Head Coach, Bo Roundy about this situation. Coach Roundy agreed with the way I officiated this match and apologized repeatedly for Dunn's behavior. |
