I'm pretty sure Coach Taylor did appeal the decision. At the same time he was very upset with Jimmy's celebration. As someonesaid, if you were there you probably are way more shocked than if you weren't because it was such a surprise and you heard the crowd reaction, etc.
I also heard from an observer in the stands that Samara was gesturing to the officials that Miller threw down Amirault. He was talking to them for quite a while and that was the gesture he was making. Also he was gesturing about Wyner's celebration.
Wyner's celebration is not in doubt. But rewatch the video. I don't think Andy Miller even touches Amirault with his hand. No way does he gets DQd.
Bfullem that DQ story is ridiculous.
Another Bucknell story. My junior year Yale, Cornell, Bucknell tri meet. The meet is super tight. Comes down to the 4*800 which is the last event I believe. The Bucknell guy walks down the Yale anchor and on the homestretch start taunting him. Way, way worse than what Wyner did. He dangles the baton back in the guys face and starts prancing to the finish totally mocking the guy. He even wants to taunt him so much, he slows down in the process and lets the Cornell guy pass him for 1st (he thought Bucknell only had to beat Yale but actually they needed to win the race to get the points). As a result Yale and Bucknell ended up tied.
But there was no DQ at all. However within about 10 seconds a fight broke out underneath the stands as some throwers went after the guy. That or public pressure seems to be a better punishment. To pretend Bucknell didn't beat Yale is a joke and to pretend Jimmy didn't win the race is a joke.
I wish Jimmy was able to get his due for finally winning the 1500 at Heps and doing it such a dominating fashion he knew know one was going to beat him with 50 yards left. He has never won an outdoor title and this meant a lot to him but he celebration turned the attention elsewhere.