The way I see the whole "freestyle fiasco" is simply this.
I've watched both runs multiple times from different angles, and Ryan's run was equal to Mikey's; but it wasn't "clearly better" IMO. Ryan had better momentum, but Mike had better technicality to me; and the whole "more hits" deal don't mean much to me. Ryan could've had 30 hits in reg, but if they aren't good quality hits the amount means nothing. Mikey laid down a run that rightfully took the lead, Ryan came out and threw down an equally as good run; but to take the lead, Ryan needed to surpass what Mikey did. For me, Ryan didn't surpass Mikey and therefore Mikey rightfully kept the lead.
It's a tough situation all around, and I don't envy the judges one bit; especially having to deal with scores of people verbally accosting them and threatening them with violence. In the end, I believe the judges got it right but I do feel for both drivers; Ryan had a great run but came up short, and Mikey will never hear the end of it from people who think Ryan got screwed. But no matter what your opinion, the matter was settled the minute Mulisha's run ended; Mikey Jr. is the freestyle champion, and nothing anyone does is gonna change that.
Btw, congrats to all of the folks who won awards at tonight's banquet.