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NCAA tweaks wrestling’s rules on stalling and hands-to-the-face, will allow longer hair and loose shorts

College wrestling might look a bit different during the 2019-20 season. An NCAA oversight panel announced small rule changes Wednesday regarding stalling and hands-to-the-face. Wrestlers will also be allowed to wear shorts designed for competition, and all language regarding the length of a wrestler’s hair has been eliminated from the official rulebook. The changes will be in place for the upcoming season. Stalling violations have been adjusted. The first call will be a warning. The second and third calls will be worth a single point. The fourth will be worth two points and the fifth will result in disqualification. Previously, a warning was issued for the first stall call, followed by one point for the next three calls, then disqualification for the fifth. Rest of the story at https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/2019/06/26/ncaa-wrestling-rules-committee-tweaks-hands-to-the-face-stalling-rules-allows-long-hair-loose-shorts/1577454001/

September 27, 2019 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized