Edinburg football players protest removal from playoffs

[@bill_4615]

Dude will blindly attack someone in front of hundreds. Just imagine what he would do to someone, when he is angry, when no one is looking.

[@Ralphie723]

And that’s scary

[@insatiabletechfetish9843]

@Primo VonBron He'll be in jail 2 months after he graduates high school.

[@elnick1000]

I looked at a picture of the young man, and the way he was built, I would not be surprised if he was on something. Often they say that people who do use some of these enhancers, are more bad tempered than they might otherwise be.

[@Bbendfender]

He's Macho Man now and he has a police record. What more could this thug want?

[@LawrenceMoranactor]

Absolutely correct. This young man needs to be court-ordered to therapy in a forensic residential setting for juvenile offenders. I'm not sure the board's decision is fair however like my football coaches always said, "Their is no "I" in team....

[@allysonchavez1090]

Yeah that kid just lost a lot of friends...

[@joapps8135]

team should kick his azz

[@Dragoon1809]

@@joapps8135 I knew somebody was like him in high school and you wanna know what happened to him. He tried to act like a tough guy to someone who was ridiculing him and and a heckler pulled out a gun and shot him to death.

[@joapps8135]

Draegon Manaka no wayyyyyy!

[@Blu3wayzay]

@@Dragoon1809 what I’m lost dumb it down for me

[@VodkaChan_]

@@Dragoon1809 that’s exactly the kind of people this guy will grow up to be. Where he lives there is no self awareness people just act impulsively and low key it’s scary..

[@iaintgonnaremember]

They need to talk to their friend, he's the one who mucked it up for the team.

[@mrbubetube]

so instead of stopping and forfeiting the game, they continued the game like nothing happened, Edinburg won, and then they were removed from playing games for the rest of the season. ya, that makes sense.

[@davidhuff4562]

Talking doesn't always resolve misbehavior. That boy needs some "action" to adjust his behavior.

[@sirsaint88]

Sorry the actions of ONE BAD player doesn't merit punishing the rest of the team. Doesn't happen in the professional world. Shouldn't happen here. The young man who assaulted the ref deserves what's coming to him. He's ruined whatever chance he had for scholarships. The rest of the team should be able to go on and play.

[@davidhuff4562]

@@sirsaint88 : He was a part of a team & the team is equally responsible for his behavior. We've been told he has prior sports team misbehavior. Why did school allow him to be on the team?--they are at fault! The coaching staff was aware of his prior misconduct, yet they allowed him to play.--they are at fault! Teammates (peers) were aware of his anger issue, but they tolerated & maybe encouraged his attitude.--they are at fault! Parents of his teammates aware too, but took no steps to prevent him from being on a team with their son.--they are at fault! His parents failed to teach him responsibility and respect at a young age & discipline when necessary.--they are at fault! One bad boy tarnished the reputation of the school, the team & himself and all are equally guilty & suffer the consequences. That's fair!!

[@scan4460]

It sends a message to any player who might think of doing something stupid like that is also going to bring the whole team down with him

[@iamjobu6101]

Update: they didn’t let them play

[@manaboi32]

Yea he mentioned that it was denied right away 😏

[@JG-vh6mn]

You didn't watch the whole video, did you?

[@iamjobu6101]

@@JG-vh6mn they filed a formal petition after this. The board did not change their mind

[@scooteragnew9248]

Good!

[@jhffbjjhfffh3179]

@@scooteragnew9248 not good, one teammate made a bad decision some of these players won’t play football again because it’s there senior year and they aren’t playing in college believe it or not even high school athletes work very hard and to take away there playoffs for one persons stupid disicion is stupid

[@DP-eo5xd]

I can’t imagine less F’s given for this team’s protest 😂

[@brassholio]

I don't understand why, the team didn't do anything wrong. Am I missing something? I don't know much about this incident, or American football.

[@brennanmcdonald2234]

@@brassholio in american football a lot of teams like to be seen as one team instead of 20 players so the refs probably thought that the incident was so bad that the team needed to be punished as a consequence of incident which causes the player to be held even more accountable now that the whole team is out of the playoffs. Hope this made sense.

[@agentcodybanx8909]

@@brennanmcdonald2234 it wasn't the refs call, it was the school boards but what you said is true. Its a team sport so 1 guy can definitely ruin things for the whole team

[@patrickpeterson4076]

Telling that his heart dropped about not playing, not that the ref was blindsided

[@MikeyJr.]

@@brassholio According to reports in the news, he did a similar thing in a soccer game either this year or last. He shouldn't have even been [playing any more sports after that first incident. That's on the school and the Athletic department. That would seem to be why they yanked the team from the playoffs

[@RickyVaughn2]

I am sure they all saw this coming a mile away. I seriously doubt anyone was surprised at his actions on the coaching staff.

[@johnglue1744]

I saw a report the guy went after a ref during the soccer season too.

[@callmefrog76]

None of his teammates seemed too surprised. Only one was willing to try to help. Bet the dudes ego has hurt the team before. Definitely a ME before WE teammate

[@reginaschellhaas1395]

Yes, my husband, who follows sports closely, commented that this loss of control had probably been witnessed in practice sessions.

[@garymorris1856]

@@johnglue1744 Yes, I believe you are correct, in that, he has demonstrated out-of-control anger issues before this.

[@Shield60]

No respect for elders these days, if I did something like that my dad would of tore me a new one

[@scan4460]

It sends a message to any player who might think of doing something stupid like that is also going to bring the whole team down with him

[@mdnealy4097]

we should punish the guilty instead of a group. Having said that, this was so bad they felt the need to place a harsh sentence/ The boy should have been taught he couldn't do that several years ago. The coaches could have too lax in their program which would reflect on the athletic department as well. I agreed with every punishment except for the post season vote, having said that. If I had to accept the deal as presented or reject it I would have voted yes. If I had crafted the deal I would have suspended the boy or kicked him out of school depending on his behavior at school in the past and allowed the team minus the boy to play in the playoffs with the coaches and dept on probation

[@davidhuff4562]

@@mdnealy4097 : The school contributed to what happen. They knew his behavior & no evidence they took steps to control it. At 18, a bit late for this boy. Appears he'll learn his "tough lesson" in prison or at least with a police record. Discipline first begins in the home. He apparently needed a "tough lesson" from dad when younger.

[@JLRialtoraised]

@@mdnealy4097 he had some type of outburst at a soccer game and was banned for the season so I’m guessing the decision was made because of a mistake in there part to suspend him from all sports...

[@javtimestwo]

@@JLRialtoraised is that really true? so a two time offender-where are the coaches? where is the discipline from the school? where is the leadership from the school and why are they not explaining to the team that there are consequences for your actions.

[@AB-uz1tl]

Innocent people shouldn't be punished because they are connected to someone guilty. There's a reason why he was ejected from the game for his penalties and not his whole team. It's that simple. There's no reason for the entire team to be suspended.

[@farouk7336]

Focus your anger on your teammate, he's the one that let you all down.

[@jonhohensee3258]

They are right to be angry at the board. The team should not be punished for what one person did.

[@BK-xm5nf]

Team sport, team punishment!

[@jonhohensee3258]

@@BK-xm5nf - You are a ridiculous human being.

[@jonhohensee3258]

@LMTV - That is not necessarily how sports work. Try not to be so simple-minded.

[@kathycarrillo8270]

@@jonhohensee3258 you play as a team, you get punished as a team. His coach shouldn't have let him on the team if he can't control his temper. Athletic ability doesn't replace morals.

[@treborreklaw2560]

Don’t blame the District…Full responsibility for your season ending is on your teammates cowardly shoulders.

[@XxCrxckedraider]

Yea but they shouldn’t end the whole season because of one person, this could impact these kids lives

[@XxCrxckedraider]

Yea but they shouldn’t end the whole season because of one person, this could impact these kids lives

[@jimarcher5255]

@@XxCrxckedraider It should impact their lives and perhaps prevent them in the future from doing something stupid.

[@DakonBlackblade2]

Nope, it on the unfair decision of the District. Why in the world should perfectly responsible, level headed and rules abiding athletes be denied the coronation of their great season due to actions completely outside their control of a mad man ?

[@charlesritter6640]

WRONG! I hope you are not raising children. Nothing will get your kids to turn against you faster than punishing them for something that someone else did. PERIOD.

[@tysonsutton9621]

When looking for someone to lead a protest, always select the person rocking a sweet mullet.

[@keegantoresdahl2025]

Named frank😂

[@johnsteward132]

Ya .. The team decided they wanted to be "Frank" about this.

[@dubkae9447]

Hilarious

[@dubkae9447]

Selfish acts cost

[@reviewcentral1209]

Brilliant! LOL.

[@icarusamerica3436]

I am worried of what he may do to a girlfriend if he gets upset and no one is around.

[@mchelseama]

Definitely a creep.

[@yarnboyjr3909]

No your not...you are just saying stupid stuff for attention

[@xyPERSON]

@@yarnboyjr3909 Nothing stupid about that comment. Guys like him become abusive and then try to excuse or justify their abusive behavior by saying they blacked out or blaming the abused girlfriend for pushing their buttons.

[@reginaschellhaas1395]

Yes, this total lack of control in a public place is quite worrisome. Imagine him losing it in private with a woman or a child. The referee has a concussion, which is a brain injury. Rolling over, as he did, it's fortunate that his neck didn't snap. I think his shoulder was injured also. The referee may have to deal with some long-term health effects from this unwarranted attack.

[@icarusamerica3436]

@@reginaschellhaas1395 Yes, it is sad that the ref was attacked, at least he is an adult man, this guy should never be left alone with children or females. He needs some time behind bars to reflect and perhaps get help.

[@360whiplash]

The kid must not really be looking forward going back to school on Monday.

[@luisvilla799]

LoL

[@SG-nd9bf]

Yeah,,,,, he won’t be going back

[@myrtlemorrison7574]

His senior year is over, he will be in summer school to graduate or repeating in other school

[@terrenceharris-hughes4436]

He's definitely suspended

[@Polack-ml9fh]

A kid that makes a decision like that probably doesn’t care about anyone but themselves.

[@jocopowell]

That's why coaches encourage their players to hold each other accountable. They are part of a single unit.

[@deepsleep7822]

Perhaps the Roman Legion punishment of Decimation is in order. Kind of harsh but it gets the point across.

[@troyb.4101]

That is what this football teram doesn't understand!

[@MonarchEAS]

It’s the coach’s fault. They allowed this kid to be on the team and tolerated his behavior because he was good.

[@rauratana1964]

We'll said John Powell. The biggest problem in this age is accountability, both on and off the pitch/court/field.

[@rouvencocker]

I bet he's been allowed to intimidate anyone he wanted and doesn't even see this as a problem.

[@davidhuff4562]

Probably you are correct. Likely too much home & school emphasis on his sports ability & not any discipline when needed...what we use to call a 'spoiled brat.'

[@johnjones5354]

He has most likely been told, since he was in junior high school, that he is special, and bound for the NFL. He has been allowed to make his own rules and never suffered the consequences of his actions. This time however, it was on camera, and not able to be covered up.

[@generalwizdom2355]

The entire team suffers. Teachable moment. When one acts selfishly, WE ALL LOSE

[@brianpowell9239]

Understood, and I agree... But where do you draw the line? If a police officer stands by while his partner (teammate) does something foul,,, why are they not punished as a teachable moment?

[@jimarcher5255]

@@brianpowell9239 As I matter of fact they are. Remember the i can’t breathe incident.

[@brianpowell9239]

@@jimarcher5255 Are you referring to this........ NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The New York police officer who put Eric Garner in a fatal chokehold during an attempted 2014 arrest, fueling the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, will not face federal criminal charges, Brooklyn's top federal prosecutor said on Tuesday.

[@charlesritter6640]

HORRIBLE decision, could not be more unfair. You don't punish someone for the crimes of their brother do you?

[@jchapman8248]

@@charlesritter6640 I see your point but I'd have to respectfully disagree. This young man had to have displayed these tendencies prior to this game and his coaches and teammates must've witnessed it but all involved refused to take it seriously and or they chose to look the other way. By doing so, they, however unfortunate, unwittingly empowered this boy's reckless attitude and the result hurt his entire. So the team motto "Where we go one, we go all" is important in competitive sports! If this applies to military service, then why not to organized sports? In both settings, accountability is paramount! After all, character counts!!

[@DiamondInTheRough.]

Welcome to reality kids! Yall want to lose your temper and act out well this will be the consequences. One stupid decision can change your life. I mean look at what the stupid kids decision led too. Him in jail with an assault charge and the football team not being able to play. Parents do your job and be a parent and not a friend and talk to your kids because this could be your child.

[@TheLuscious]

Don’t blame just the parents the coaches too and I coached HS ball. We never had this problem

[@DiamondInTheRough.]

@@TheLuscious Last time I remember you don't live with coaches Monday - Sunday 12am-12pm? It starts at home. You saying that it's the coaches fault as well is saying that its the teachers fault she can't control her students in the classroom. Discipline starts at home not at school. So no its not the coaches fault for having kids who can't control their anger its the parents fault for not showing/telling thier kids discipline when their kids act stupid and have tantrums.

[@valenalvarado-lorrin1333]

hes also a big time player, being scouted by multiple colleges. there will likely be no scholarships and no more football for this guy

[@genobourn7423]

100% You are right! Too many parents trying to be their kids "buddy!" ( Ret. Vet.)

[@SawBlood45]

Don't give me those shocked pikachu faces. They know damn well how that dude was a risk.

[@davidcarreon1702]

U r sooooo correct, this dude was effin trash

[@charlesritter6640]

And EXACTLY what should they have done about it.

[@bruceleeroy872]

Shocked Pikachu faces! I love it!

[@OMGitsTerasu]

You dont ever really know someone 100%

[@charlesritter6640]

@@OMGitsTerasu you are correct

[@marshalaurienti9037]

The kid had done this before on the soccer field. Maybe he shouldn't have been on the team. Sucks for the rest of the guys, but they knew his anger issues.

[@davidhuff4562]

I agree. Don't be mad at the district decision. Be mad at your teammate who caused it.

[@vanguard6937]

@@davidhuff4562 i mean you can be mad at both. its not like the whole team was beating up the ref. most of his team was going after him

[@VodkaChan_]

You know that’s actually worrying behavior like very concerning

[@Ghostdog4]

@@vanguard6937 Sucks to be the rest of the team who tolerated this idiot because he was on their side. The kid has a past history of this behavior

[@davidhuff4562]

@@VodkaChan_ : Agree. Why didn't the school & especially coaching staff deal with him. Prior misbehavior & still on a sports team!! I think it would've been better for parents & school to punish, so it didn't reach the point a court now has to.

[@codyflowers8758]

It’s a team sport! This isn’t the first time this young man has acted out and the team,coaches,and his parents know this. Sorry for all the other kids, that is lives lessons being taught.

[@JohnDoe-1956]

What is really ridiculous is calling assault "acting out."

[@babyrob7777]

@@JohnDoe-1956 Learn to forgive or you will die a godless animal.

[@westernslopestuff6693]

They should be outside the criminal's house protesting.

[@youbigdummy4866]

HELLO!!!

[@troyb.4101]

They know he's guilty as could be, it's on video.

[@hardinFrisco]

They don’t have the stones ,because they don’t think he did anything wrong

[@iice19]

He will be hated by his teammates for the rest of his life ... which I feel plays a part in why they denied the request .. sucks for the team but I believe they did good denying the request

[@DakonBlackblade2]

No they didn't, one of the most unfair punishments I've ever seen. A bunch of rules abiding level headed players getting punished by extension, cause the other guy was already out of the playoffs. The team isn't one single organism , its made by individuals. That's why players who do stuff that are deemed very offensive get fined and suspended individually, have you ever seen a NBA team get suspended from the season cause 1 player punched someone else ? Its only the player that gets the suspension, the rest of the team have nothing to do with it.

[@iice19]

@@DakonBlackblade2 valid point buddy

[@seymoresmithh8908]

@@DakonBlackblade2 - you don’t see entire organization get punished in pro sports for the action of an individual because pro sports has to answer to tv networks who pay too much money to not be able to broadcast games. Amateur sports is different. This kid has a history of these types of misbehaviors but the coaching staff likely did little or nothing to discipline him because he’s their star player. While unfair to the other players, this punishment is as much for the coaches as it is for the kid.

[@DakonBlackblade2]

@@seymoresmithh8908 Fine, the coaches, fire them, whatever. I want to know how punishing the rest of the team that did nothing but play football abiding to its rules one whole season makes any sense.

[@rodrigjose]

yep, 5 years from now, ok, class reunion time, but don't invite you know who!

[@Droskie83]

They should all put bars of soap in their pillow cases and give their teammate a late night visit.

[@davidhuff4562]

Violence is his "game." He wouldn't learn anything new or adjust his behavior outlook with such a team visit. It will likely now take a court of law to resolve his need & punishment. It might've been avoided when he was younger, if parents had disciplined him & taught respect & responsibility. When I attended school, boys who acted out got told to bend over the desk or chair & teacher/coach/principal paddle spanked your butt and parents were aware of that option & approved. When you got home & your dad found out, there was the paddle or his belt waiting for your bare hide & you found it uncomfortable to sit for a few hours, but you learned a lesson from it & survived.

[@prollins6443]

Why soap? Just use pool balls, get the message across with a bit more "emphasis!"

[@davidhuff4562]

@@prollins6443 : Teammates might want to entertain that thought, but a wrong never is replaced by another wrong. Let his family, school & the court system deal with him. Others don't need to lower themselves to his behavior antics.

[@theAverageJoe25]

Blanket party everyone

[@davidhuff4562]

@@theAverageJoe25 : That's not the answer to his problem.

[@MrThaddeus1980]

I have been officiating for 34 years now. This is exactly why it is so hard to either get good officials or keep new ones who come into the profession. I have had nose broken by a fan who tried to attack a player during a game about 20 years ago. All officials are called everything by the fans, players and coaches except a child of God. Yet, we still go out on the courts and fields of play because we love the game. Most of those who sit is the stands and yell about how terrible we are, do not know how tough it is to officiate a game in ever increasing hostile environments. Nor do they have the guts themselves to go out there themselves and officiate since they believe they can do a better job. Yeah, some may only do it for the money, nevertheless, the majority of us do it because we want to stay connected to sports we love. Seriously, I wanted to quit officiating once I got to the twentieth of doing it just so I could say I stayed in it for twenty years. Nevertheless, because our chapter, as are most, is always short of officials and I stay around because help is needed or games will either be cancelled or have no officials. All over the country it is the same. People do not want to officiate because people are so rude, mean and like this player, you do not know if you are going to be attacked.

[@jmentone]

Stop doing it is the only advice i can give you, the world only learns the hard way.

[@jonathanwpressman]

God bless you.

[@lavantwooten2581]

I refereed basketball for 20 years. It's too bad this kid lost his composure and the team as a result suffered. But I say this to you - referees all the time bait players, say and do things to draw a penalty, stare down a player, insert themselves into the game, make like they are the most important people on the field. The only people in sport not held accountable is the officials. I wish they would be made available for questions about some of their calls and actions.

[@tomaustin9017]

bull shit...I was a football referee for 15+ years and NEVER heard any thing remotely like what you are saying....clearly you have never been on the field..........

[@steelcom5976]

People ask me if they should be a ref and my advice is if you want to be the most unappreciated volunteer that exists, go ahead.

[@StevenRayGarcia]

Win as a team, lose as team. It’s a team sport. Something tells me that this kid’s actions weren’t a surprise to many that knew him. Glad their appeal/protest was denied. Hopefully they won’t riot and destroy local businesses in their town.

[@OrtegaSauce]

I don't understand. There were players on the dudes team trying to stop him. I get the team sport aspect but that doesn't mean the whole team should be banned from playing from one person. If the kid was caught drinking instead of assault, do you think the whole team should be punished? (Assuming no other player was drinking)

[@davidlafleche1142]

@@OrtegaSauce Next time they'll try harder.

[@AcornSmokes420]

@@OrtegaSauce he did this before in soccer apparently attacking a referee so yes it’s karma for the team why have a steriod junkie on your team when you know he will attack referees

[@OrtegaSauce]

@@AcornSmokes420 the soccer team could be an entirely different set of kids. If anything that further shows only HE should get punished, not the team

[@Bowbarrils]

@@OrtegaSauce this punishment will teach these kids that integrity is more important than winning games.

[@concernedcitizen2031]

This is tough but it taught them a hard lesson, 1 person can and will ruin it for everyone.

[@1959LP4U]

@concerned Joe Bidumb is a perfect example!!!

[@lollyemartin1602]

Georgia Dad and Granddad here. I have watched high school football for over 50 years, and have never seen a player attack a referee. The lack of self-discipline is astounding with this young man! The criminal charge was necessary. His anger issues and lack of self-discipline need to be addressed now before he does something even worse. My suggestion is the court have him enlist in the Marines. After a few days at Paris Island, I can promise you the Drill Instructors will have him under complete control.

[@elchangomasiso7547]

Yet they allowed the teams to finish off the game, game should've stopped at that moment

[@ilyazhitomirskiy9218]

I would have gathered the crew together, and taken a vote on if we should continue the game or not. My vote would be for ending the game, because there is no way we can continue the game safely after a crewmate gets assaulted by a player. In a similar incident in a DeSoto High School basketball game in Florida, the game ended up forfeited after a player body-slammed an official.

[@snapmalloy5556]

Absolutely. That game was over at that moment

[@patrickvolk7031]

I agree, that normally is a forfeit at that point. And for those who think it's unfair, yeah it kind of is. But it's so extreme so that what happened to cause this doesn't happen. Discipline is part of coaching. The team is responsible for its players. Field an ineligible player, you forfeit those games. It's on the school board to properly punish transgressions. If they don't, they will get a very harsh sanction from the league (no playoffs for several years).

[@charlieharris8463]

Makes you wonder how he treats women? I predict prison in his future!

[@davidhuff4562]

Yes, probably so. It's a shame at 18 that court & prison has to handle his behavior problems. His dad &/or school should've handled him when discipline was required & maybe prison could've been avoided & his young life ruined.

[@srfh2]

He is a pretty big kid. But wait till he meets Bubba behind bars.

[@davidhuff4562]

@@srfh2 : Probably there will be more than one "Bubba" behind prison bars. A tough lesson at a young age. Big boy now, but there was a time he was younger and not that big & no one adjusted this attitude. I remember the days when a dad &/or the school adjusted attitude with a paddle or belt to your butt & it worked.

[@805bigchris]

He should move to California so they can give him a pat on the back and tell him it’s society’s fault, not his.

[@davidhuff4562]

@@805bigchris : It is universal it seems that many young people now have never been taught responsibility. Those lessons begin in the home with parents and at a young age. A mentor early in my career told me to remember: "a pat on the back is only 18 inches from a smack on the butt, and a well balanced person needs both."

[@Michael-cf9cj]

I can totally understand why the rest of the football team is upset about their season ending despite deserving to go to the playoffs. However, they're learning a valuable life lesson, likely of far greater value than even a state championship. When you're part of a team, your actions reflect on the rest of the team. When one person behaves poorly, the whole team suffers consequences. It sucks, but that's life.

[@keefersmotherland1308]

doesnt mean the other 20+ players deserved to be punished ... what does that teach #72 next time one of his teammates goes and attacks a ref doesnt matter if he holds his teammate back or not, his season will be over. I know he wont care enough to stop his teammate next time. You don't punish good actions and respectful behavior with a suspension/removal from playoffs/cancelling the season.

[@Bowbarrils]

It’s like the military if one person suffers the rest of the team suffers.

[@keefersmotherland1308]

@@Bowbarrils So should a family suffer for the actions of one of their family members? Should a whole race suffer for the actions of one person of that race? Making innocent people suffer for the actions of one person isnt how civilized societies work. And it shouldn't be allowed in sports, punishing innocent kids. I mean his own teamate rushed onto the field to grab him and pull him back ... that kid did NOTHING wrong, and you want to punish him??

[@Bowbarrils]

@@keefersmotherland1308 I’m not referring to family suffering. I’m referring to people applying for signing up for a team sport or military. Once people sign up in a team sport, there is no “I” there “we.” The coach and the team knew before the incident he had anger and discipline problems. This dude assaulted a soccer referee before assaulting football referee. Despite that, they still let him play which should never happen. The school system, and the coach failed to discipline him. Also If the coach ended the game after the kid assaulted the referee instead of continuing the game like nothing happen they would’ve gone to the playoffs.

[@keefersmotherland1308]

@@Bowbarrils That is the stupidest argument ever. Think back week or two ago, and in Hockey there was a player that hit another player with his skate and killed them. Should we now charge the whole team for the actions of the one player? So stupid.

[@rockdog3672]

Imagine what he would do to a puppy that peed on his rug!!!

[@jaredramirez9233]

Sucks that the entire team has to suffer but this was a smart move by the administration. It sends a message loud and clear.

[@sirsaint88]

Totally disagree. The young man who assaulted the ref deserves his fate. He made a poor individual choice which alters his future forever. The team itself should not be punished. The other kids played the game right and do not endorse such behavior. There is NO COLLECTIVE GUILT to be had here.

[@jaredramirez9233]

@@sirsaint88 the young man deserves every punishment known for his actions. 100% Duron’s fault but since his actions were so bad this is the result. If you want to make sure something like this never happens again there has to be some suffering. It’s not a power trip by the administration but because of how severe the repercussion was this is what has to be done sometimes.

[@halofornoobs93]

Not really. Punishing people who aren't involved is one of the worst deterrents. All it will do is cause them to channel that anger somewhere else. The admin is lucky they aren't in a worse area or they might wake up with slashed tires or a burning car.

[@paano9217]

@@halofornoobs93 Then i think there will be a much more worst punishment. Even there's punishment in soccer like when someone fails you gotta run 120. If there's like 20 fails added together then the rest of the team will also run even if you don't fail any classes. that's 20 120s, from start to the end and back that's considered one 120. And that's in yard.

[@jinov191]

It's good reinforcement, the same way the military punishes the entire squad if one of them screws up

[@RickRizzoG]

Consequences affect family, friends, everybody around you. "Not fair?" No guys this is a team sport. Thats why its called TEAM. Win as a team. Lose as a team. Your selfish team mate did this to you all.

[@quentincampbell612]

No! I remember when I was in 6th grade,whenever someone acted up,not only did that student get punished,the whole class did too. It didn't teach us anything and certain students continued to act badly.

[@highway264able]

The kid was their star defensive player. It’s obvious the Coach and players looked up to his aggressive play. The Coach should have been reprimanding him for the late hit and fighting with the QB which lead to the ejection from the game. Instead they exchange a few words and he lets him wander on the sidelines. Obviously the kid has anger issues that need to be addressed but after he’s detained and the ref is helped the game continued. To be removed from the playoffs there had to be more controversy after the game.

[@bobbybrush7185]

@@dustinmontanez7503 you would if you were driving in the same car to the murder.

[@braylenbruce7899]

I'm a sophomore in football and u are totally wrong he isn't part of the team. This is on a whole different level

[@jacobmeglich6699]

@Dustin Montanez cuz that’s real life and this is an activity/game 😂 not that hard

[@stoneyt1173]

They should go to him for messing up, its nobody elses fault but his

[@KBowWow75]

The AD or school board's fault.

[@NavyAbrancher]

You don't think the coaching staff knew this punk has issues? They rolled the dice and lost.

[@davidhuff4562]

@@NavyAbrancher : The school & its reputation lost. If coaching staff promoted this environment & knew his behavior pattern, then maybe their school contract(s) shouldn't be renewed.

[@MrDeaconEarl]

It's a team game.

[@davidhuff4562]

@@MrDeaconEarl : You are right. Coaching staff & teammates knew he had an anger & behavioral problem & yet the school had him eligible to play. The team, coaches & school have to share responsibility for his aggressive behavior.

[@artemmandrob]

Their football season was over when a member of their team stopped playing football and acted like a criminal. This is a clear message to those fortunate to play this "game" in front of thousands: Do the crime, pay the fine.

[@theeoarsman921]

He went on to get arrested for possession of 6 grams of cocaine!!!

[@adamw9021]

This year in March 2024 he was arrested for the third time on alleged assault

[@rodman1163]

Thank your buddy for that.. cry all you want..... But I'm glad the team is disqualified

[@MrCgon3188]

First police mugshot of many more to come I am sure.

[@jeremystreet1422]

That young man should never play football for any college team. No discipline

[@keyrob_sadauski2]

Imagine the seniors on that team😖😢

[@dococ3272]

He charged and tackles the ref with two people on him and they don’t do nothing to hold him back and another coach is charging off to fight one of the kids?? Sucks to suck. The “kid” also got kicked off other sports teams following this, got arrested for cocaine and beat his GF. Sucks to suck.

[@scan4460]

You win together and you lose together, you should know that if you belong to a team

[@Solo-Road]

Truth Bomb

[@clarko57]

Fucc dat shii

[@simonlopez3210]

nah

[@locotx215]

I get that sentament . . . but when one of you crew goes rogue and you don't support that . .then all bets are off on that "lose together' because that one person did not hold on to that "together' part.

[@31446963048]

So if you have a family member do something stupid you should be punished as well right? That's your logic.

[@jerrybroxson1174]

I feel for his teammates but the school board really had no choice.

[@basilscorpion2151]

ye they didnt have a choice and that kid wont look forward to coming back to scholl

[@sooners2037]

The UIL banned him

[@charlesritter6640]

There is ALWAYS a choice. Eating sleeping and breathing are your ONLY non choices.

[@neven8043]

Why did they have to cancel the season tho? Couldn’t they just ban #88?

[@charlesritter6640]

@@neven8043 the coach needed someone to blame for his decision to play this nut.

[@raidernation9713]

His going to get blindsided in jail and rightfully deserved.

[@jaybo5288]

backsided

[@kvngty0421]

STFU

[@ArmyBikerVet]

When you play as a team, you either win or lose as a team. I feel for the other players, but one of their own committed an act that is unforgivable, and the whole team is paying the price for it. Hopefully, it will teach EVERYONE that there is a price to pay for allowing one's emotions to get the better of them, and when it happens, it doesn't affect just one person but can affect a lot of people.

[@jasonstarr6419]

Total agreement. It's sad, though, that "thuggery" has become a huge part of all professional sports, and that's where guys like this find their role models. The number of idiotic moves exhibited by pro footballers, round ballers, baseballers, and all other pro sports is astounding.

[@joerhodes213]

It's the association. The team new he was a discipline problem. The coaches knew he was a discipline problem. The school knew he was a problem since he has done this once before (he charged a ref at another school event a couple of years prior to this incident). Yet, they still let him suit up. They still choose to allow him to play. The team could have spoken up and said they don't want him on the team, but they didn't. That means they accepted his behavior, so they are in part responsible.

[@christophers.4286]

Anyone who defends this kid is a stooge..They deserve to be out of the playoffs..maybe they'll learn some self control.

[@condorsalesman]

Why do they need to learn self control? The guy who hit the ref should learn self control

[@MonarchEAS]

@@condorsalesman No the whole team needs to learn self control. That kind of play is unacceptable.

[@rja9797]

@@MonarchEAS I didn’t see the whole team attack the ref

[@matthewweismann4212]

Respect to the school for making the decision.

[@M3Eddie]

Why punish people who had absolutely nothing to do with it? Sickening and abusing power

[@gottabighit1]

@Sam Sam, you don’t get the big picture.

[@scottstrausberger5378]

@@M3Eddie it's a team sport.....a little group accountability (or accountability period) seems to be missing from that student's life. He had every opportunity to avoid assaulting that referee and chose not to take it.

[@Ericreq]

@Sam I mean people saying he’s done this exact situation before without any penalty And the coaches take the risk of playing him knowing the history of what he’s done to the refs, so yeah the school definitely deserves it

[@callmefrog76]

An example had to be set. Unfortunately there is no precedent so when another idiot tries this type of crap they’ll understand it won’t be tolerated

[@deanoliver7842]

This punk will lose his cool someday at someone who is armed and he will get served for good.

[@oscarorta9152]

I respect people that are armed but i have more respect for people who only fight with hands no weapons so hes better off going to a boxing gym with that attitude now that will be interesting

[@ronaldlogan3525]

Coaches need to start paying more attention to teaching sportsmanship as part of the game. So many coaches do not.

[@josephhetherington7318]

It's a shame his team mates have to pay for his disgusting behaviour, but they should be protesting outside his house instead. I hope he is expelled and not able to play anywhere ever again.

[@scottbaxendale323]

Of course the rest of the team should be punished, there is no “I” in team.

[@Ralphie723]

Welll...... I mean it’s kind of debatable if or not for them to play in the playoffs

[@margogo1057]

No “I” in team unless one of them gets a full-ride to play at some college/gets recruited then no one remembers the “team” mentality. Ask yourself why?

[@Brett33]

But there is a "M" and a "E" .

[@Travace]

@Steve Yzerman Fan it does not matter what you think... in more situations then not that is exactly what will happen its called being an accomplice. if a friend and i walk into a store and he robbs the place even if i dont pulla gun out im going to jail 99% of the time.

[@fuzzytop4746]

Have you ever played a team sport

[@nosleep2156]

Ruined it for the whole team

[@dannymachado4265]

And people wonder why we can't find reffs for kids sport's.

[@alcordova2908]

You are correct. Too much TV ESPN, Fox Sport, MLB Network and others have ruined it for all.

[@jonhohensee3258]

Danny - refs, sports

[@dannymachado4265]

@@jonhohensee3258 sorry English not my 1st language.

[@jonhohensee3258]

@@dannymachado4265 - It's okay.

[@keithhancock8570]

most these refs volunteer.kid needs to be blindsided with jail time.

[@donvirts4608]

Somebody else mentioned that he did this in a soccer game. So they knew he had anger issues, and they didn't do anything.

[@dak2327]

Looks like he's still at it. Just got arrested a few days ago in 2024. For assault.

[@ronniesorter1888]

While it may be harsh i can't blame the district for their decision. It teaches these kids whether they think it's fair or not you are the company you keep. Hopefully these kids remember that when deciding who they associate with.

[@stevedrums1675]

That wasn't harsh.

[@jerrynash7886]

The "boy", along with his teammates need to be taught that all it takes is one person to mess things up for others.

[@MGower4465]

Right. So why do the right things and follow the rules when someone else will get you punished anyway?

[@jerrynash7886]

It will be better for you as an individual.

[@MGower4465]

@@jerrynash7886 Right. Why not just go ahead and put the whole team in jail? That way we can make sure they understand the concept of collective guilt, and that sometimes, you have to do the time without doing the crime. We want to make sure we ensure those teens learn not to trust or rely on anyone, ever.

[@condorsalesman]

@@jerrynash7886 nah I’d rather win the game than forfeit. The school district made the wrong decision.

[@MGower4465]

@Steven Kincaid I played, all through junior high, and high school. Didn't have the speed for college. If the guy had blind-sided an older guy with a punch or kick off the field, say, at a store, this discussion would not happen, would it? No. Yet its essentially the same despicable act. You apply a diuble standard, though, and spread the responsibility to the whole team simply because it happened on the field. Why is the whole team accountable in the one situation, but not in another? Let take another example, this one on the field. High school, college or pro. Player gets flagged, and shoves the ref who threw it. At all levels, that would be an instant ejection from the game, with expulsion from the team, suspensions, and for pros, large fines to follow. All applied to one player. The team is not forced to forfeit the game, they aren't disbanded. The sole penalty is levied against one person. You can't decree group punishment is warranted here but not there, because this offense is worse than that one. The group celebration thing is nonsense. Let's take that idea to adulthood. You and your coworkers get a bonus at year end since the company did well. That's celebrating success together, everyone worked to a goal where each did their part to hzve success as a group. Teamwork. Then Joe is caught doing something bad. Say, making racist remarks. Possibly illegal, certainly a breach of conduct. Should the whole team be reprimanded? After all, they all worked together to do well, and they all benefited from Joe's work. They should all be punished as a group. That's your logic, is it not? Any group that helps each other and make a collective success should also be accountable as a group for the actions of any individual member. And its possible one or more of the other players might have been in the running for a scholarship they wouldn't get now, because they don't have the chance to be in the big games now. Too bad. Back to the office, and now because your team all have reprimands in your HR record because of Joe, you all are denied a raise and Sara loses her promotion. Better luck next year. If its absurd at work, why is it okay in sports?

[@lordrayden3045]

The district sent a message and took them out of the playoffs before the state did It for them

[@benjamindouglas862]

Collective punishment ='s justice, right?

[@lordrayden3045]

@@benjamindouglas862 It’s a “team” And that action reflects badly on everyone.

[@rickt1951]

@@benjamindouglas862 right.

[@charlesfuller4363]

I can't make out what the kid was saying in the protest with a mask on....

[@rstats2127]

You can thank your teammate for ruining your reputation and playoff chances

[@riskrisk5853]

The coaches and players should also be held accountable. This is not the first time this kid has been ejected from games. This kid will eventually make the prison his permanent residency. It’s good that this happens now

[@reyscoins9967]

They need to bring out the paddle again like back in the day because Kids nowadays need to get some discipline because their parents are so sensitive to do it

[@jme2816]

🤣🤣🤣

[@reyscoins9967]

No now you really can’t do nothing besides take away his Xbox PlayStation phone etc. anything that makes him happy the discipline needs to start at a young age and it’s not beating it’s discipline

[@gottabighit1]

@Chaz Bukowski Beating? Your confusing discipline with violence. Take your tone down a notch.

[@reyscoins9967]

If I was his parents I would take away his car his phone his electronics his TV he has nothing but food a bed with one sheet in a box on the floor to put his clothes in till he learns respect He need sleep to realize it’s just a football game and there’s no need to assault people over it

[@cybergrindin]

Who's gonna spank a 225 lb kid? 🤪

[@Kenny-bj2zq]

It sucks for the other kids but the district did the right thing

[@yotagang3705]

what? how is this the right thing?

[@Droogie128]

@@yotagang3705 They let someone very dangerous play. This wasn't the first time he did something like this.

[@Freedomcustom]

The team and the coaching staff can only blame themselves by not addressing the issues that led to the event, clearly he would of displayed behaviour that would of set off alarm bells and more then likely a majority of them turned a blind eye... and now because of their inaction they suffer as a team and they only have themselves to blame

[@FredAtwood-h9p]

He should be in jail! Referee should sue him!

[@premium5391]

Punishing the whole team is one of the best ways to help prevent it from happening again since it makes the cost for lack of discipline by a player affect an entire team. Hopefully, this will also help promote psych evaluations for sports players so we can avoid future incidents like these from occurring.

[@halofornoobs93]

No it isn't. This type of punishment is rarely ever a good deterrent and usually just results in the victims feeling like they were unjustly punished. They often take out that anger elsewhere. In a lower income area these administration officials might wake up to slashed tires and a broken window or worse.

[@billdoe5825]

@@halofornoobs93 you sound like Nancy Pelosi or some other disgusting liberal

[@jimarcher5255]

@@halofornoobs93If the kids retaliate in that manner, football should be eliminated from the school program. You can’t let the mob rule. Look at Portland.

[@clarkeugene5727]

@@halofornoobs93 If #88 had been found to be an ineligible player, the entire team would have to forfeit. It's a team sport, so the team suffers the consequences. Much like when a penalty is called, the entire team looses yards.

[@halofornoobs93]

@@clarkeugene5727 The concept of punishing a whole team for the actions of one player is the same mentality as gunning down a whole village because one villager was a spy.

[@vsnutz]

That's what happens when you have an idiot on your team! Why don't people think there are consequences these days!!

[@hubaldotorres4841]

That ref should sue the player

[@Juan-md5fb]

Kid and his family probably have nothing. Not defending the kid bc in my opinion he should be in jail for at least a year. But refs best chance at money is sueing the school district.

[@vw8886]

@@Juan-md5fb Probably why the district forfeited the game so they can claim they exercised control to save $$$ in court.

[@troyb.4101]

@@Juan-md5fb That is why the school board ended the ootball prgram as they did. They know a lawsuit could be a major concern.

[@tmsact]

Seriously! Who does that. Have feeling this won’t be his last time in the media.

[@TrampConnoisseur]

It’s a team sport, you should be responsible for each other’s actions and take accountability for it

[@G-grandma_Army]

Ridiculous!

[@DakonBlackblade2]

That's not how this works. Had the kid shot the referee instead of tackling him should the entire team be arrested ? Since when is a team one single living organism and not something made by several individuals. This dumb decision manages to at the same time lessen Duron's punishment (cause now he won't be forced to watch everyone else playing while he sits in the sidelines) and punish a bunch of perfectly rules abiding kids, that may or may not get severely angered over the issue and act stupidly due to the injustice of it all.

[@bobbydyne]

You’re lucky it was just the end of the season for y’all. That kind of stuff ends football programs. That kid shouldn’t have been on the field anyway with his past

[@minisurfbanana]

Lock him up!!! Too bad for the team...u all knew he was a hot head!!!

[@chloehennessey6813]

None of you bothered to stop your teammate.

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

Agree,not one player tried to tackle or stop the guy,whole team should be and have been punished for this fucktards actions.

[@deepsleep7822]

Maybe, maybe not. #72 went chasing after him. But we don't know what #72's intent was. However, when he got there, #72 did try to restrain #88.

[@angeloesperanza6930]

My Dad is an Official at the High School Level and that’s his greatest nightmare being attacked or Hit by a player .

[@bbjj2867]

This whole thing is on the school administration and coaches. There is no way you could make me believe this is a one off. I can guarantee you he has exhibited this behavior for years. No one at the school cared because he was their best player.

[@davej3781]

sorry kids, this is what being a team means. sometimes the actions of one means everyone else suffers... on other teams the actions of one means everyone else dies.

[@benjamindouglas862]

The lack of moral development it takes to argue for collective punishment. Collective punishment is barbaric idea that belongs in the Bronze Age where it originated. Maybe in regions governed by 3rd world war lords or in Xi's China, not in Texas! WESTERN INDIVIDUALISM, baby!

[@spectatecomment7306]

Cancel football for the school forever. It will be called the Emanuel clause.

[@davidhuff4562]

It doesn't have to be forever. I'm sure at least some teammates learned a lesson from the incident...a valuable teaching moment on good conduct & sportsmanship.

[@joekaufman1263]

He got kicked out of a soccer game for the same thing last season

[@davidhuff4562]

@@joekaufman1263 : Then administration, coaches, teammates well aware. No one, starting with his parents, attended to this boy's behavior until it was too late & a ref got hurt & a young man's future ruined. Things were different with school & parents when I grew up. Dad would deal with attitude at home; coach or principal dealt with your behavior at school.

[@garymorris1856]

No, not forever. This suggestion is absurd. The kids playing in the years to come have nothing to do with it.

[@davidhuff4562]

@@garymorris1856 : Agree, but I hope they will have learned from his poor judgement incident.

[@rhoonah5849]

This is what happens when "star" players are coddled their entire life and never held accountable for their actions because of their "star" status. Instead of out protesting their expulsion from the playoffs, they should be thanking their "star" teammate for destroying their season with such a reckless, dirty and selfish play.

[@kickstart3974]

Group punishment is never effective its unjust and unfair, why didn't they all go to jail?

[@imcorrectyourwrong5132]

@@kickstart3974 your correct this is why here in the states we all suffer from a justice system that mandates crime punishment based on a few instances or because of political issues. When each case should be individual not make it hard on everyone. Their is no way the whole team should suffer because this roid raged dude got mad for running his mouth at the reff , when all he had to do was take the original call.

[@rhoonah5849]

@@kickstart3974 Is that a real question or are you just stupid? You're conflating a punishment handed down to a football team from their organizing board with the criminal justice system?

[@davids4832]

Coaching staff has no control over this player he should never play the game again

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

A life lesson for the other players on both teams. He, apparently, didn't learn anything. He was arrested again in 2022 on drug charges.

[@adamw9021]

You should check the latest report because apparently he got arrested again for the third time for alleged assault this year in March 2024

[@marybabineaux5101]

The coach should have seen this coming. The referee needs a good lawyer.

[@thomassykes2850]

I’m sure the school district knows there is an awesome lawsuit on the way. That’s probably why they pulled the plug on the rest of there season. If that punk had any documented prior discipline issues, The Refs lawyer will have a field day! And now, any Texas HS players will think twice about hitting an official. HS players across the country will see what the ultimate outcome of this will be. Any moron that thinks it’s not fair for the entire team to be kicked really needs to rethink there stance.

[@RRoo13]

Personally I think the better course of action is to ban the kid from football and not penalize the whole team. There may be a lot more to this story but based on what has been reported so far, that kid needs to face the consequences. Not the team

[@grizzlythehater]

Exactly

[@marca.8081]

I could not agree more; to punish the entire team is unfair to those who had nothing to do with the assault.

[@Omartinez0341]

It’s a team! So he hurts the ref and all he would get is a no pass to one more year of football? Yeah, that will show him

[@UnKnown-eu2rw]

Football is a team sport. It was the right call.

[@marca.8081]

@@UnKnown-eu2rw I disagree. The coach and the quarterback call the plays in football; did they call the attack on the referee? No, that was an individual decision, not a team decision. One of the coaches tried to stop the player as he ran to hit the referee, but he was not able to do so.

[@jeffsweeney8785]

It's called a TEAM sport!! That one individual taught that whole team a lesson in stupidity and what it means to have CONSEQUENCES!! Good job for the district in doing their job.

[@MichaelTerndrup]

Then the kids need to get payback by making sure the people who destroy their lives don’t ever have peace

[@Bowbarrils]

Thank you!! Mad respect 🫡. I’m 30 yrs old I agree the punishment fits for the team. People younger/older than me don’t understand the definition of a team sport and sport is a privilege. This will teach the kids a valuable lesson next season that this type of behavior will not be tolerated. If they join military, firefighting, police force or a job they will understand. Life isn’t fair. As for the coaches don’t let kids join the team if they have a behavior problem.

[@psyklown5198]

That decision was the right one....teach them right from wrong, if only all school districts would follow suit with these kinds of incidents.

[@willxiong1569]

succeed as a team, fail as a team.

[@scottstrausberger5378]

Sink or swim you do so as a team. The player should still be behind bars and the team should use this as a lesson for next season.

[@huswsimonbla]

1:38 you wouldnt believe they play any kind of sport or have physical activity if you didnt know it.

[@MinisterManDan]

Every one of those kids could out sprint you.

[@mindymartinez4657]

Absolutely disgusting, I feel for the team... but even more so for that ref. Think of how hard it will be to go back on the field after that and after 27 yrs of reffing. That kid really needs to start controlling his anger or this won’t be his only offense.

[@vw8886]

He will be able to retire on the settlement.

[@michaellinehan2660]

It already isn't his first offense. He did something previously when he was on the soccer team.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Punishing the team for an individual's action is the completely WRONG lesson to be teaching those kids. It's not going to make the rest of the team see what the kid that charged the coach was wrong. It's only going to make them angrier at officials. Makes no damn sense.

[@abrahamdeleon2445]

Where were they when their homeboy was running up

[@bezuwho6908]

Let them protest at the player’s home.

[@johnjarrell6767]

I feel bad for the other players but I do agree with the board's decision. The fact of the matter is that the athletic department knew what happened with the soccer incident and failed to do something about it letting him play on so they deserve everything that has happened to them

[@anthonymonico854]

You all win as a team and lose as a team.

[@LtEdPell]

Second time I've heard this assault referred to as a "tackle" by the news reporter.

[@luisbergantino1207]

Destroyed his life: Lost a scholarship, has pending civil lawsuits and legal cases, was areested with cocaine and charged with intention to distribute. Lets pray for him that Christ would touch his heart.

[@omegaglitch21]

What you get when everyone gets a ribbon. Kids don’t know how to cope with losing.

[@blockmasterscott]

This is true.

[@condorsalesman]

Did his team end up winning that particular game before the school’s decision? I’m asking bc I do t know if they did or not

[@blockmasterscott]

@@condorsalesman Yes, they did win the game.

[@martin31049]

Play stupid games,,win stupid prizes for you and your team!!

[@shawnsustrich7981]

"I don't think the whole team should be punished for the actions of one player" He does play football right, he should know how penalties work. Someone lines up in the neutral zone, the whole team gets pushed back, some player gets called for pass interference, the whole team moves back.

[@dmnddank1711]

doesn’t mean that an entire team should be forced to forfeit a state championship run bc of the selfish actions of one player.

[@shawnsustrich7981]

@@dmnddank1711 It's a team sport, the team is always punished for the actions of an individual player.

[@DakonBlackblade2]

Not the same thing at all. Had he shot the ref should the whole team be arrested. This is quite stupid, and removing the team from the playoffs one of the most unfair things I have ever seen.

[@DakonBlackblade2]

@@shawnsustrich7981 So when a player get ejected for a personal foul the entire team gets ejected to ? Don't try to compare loosing yards due to game rules to someone going nuts, doing something completely outside the control of anyone else in the team and them all the guys who actually did great trying to contain their mad teammate and defuse the situation getting excluded form the playoffs.

[@RagnarokMic]

If one player throws a punch, only he is ejected. Not the same things.

[@williamm-lb3ml]

Play as a team……..pay as a team……..bummer

[@nmelkhunter1]

Is there an interview with the school district or an official statement explaining why? It makes you wonder if there is a history of this kind of activity.