It is obvious that this game was out of control before this fight broke out. According to Murphy, (2013) the two teams combined for a total of 20 penalties. I am not sure how many of these were personal fouls or unsportsmanlike penalties but based on the postgame fight it seems that the coaches and referees struggled to maintain control of the game.
The two teams remained separate after the game instead of shaking hands. It is custom in high school football, and football at all levels, to shake the hand of your opponent. In the video, it is obvious that the teams were told not to shake hands. Instead, the white team stands on the logo in the middle of the field. The black team is heading toward the locker room when the fight breaks out.
Finally, the presence of police on the field suggests that tensions were high by the end of the game. There are often police at high school football games but there were at least six officers on the field. Maybe high school games have a higher police presence than I am used to in Illinois, but the number of uniformed officers on the field suggests that this wasn’t the first time that a football game between these two teams escalated beyond normal physical football.
An athletic director would have a lot to sort out after an altercation like this. Besides the two coaches fighting, there are many situations that need to be addressed in the video. First, a player from the white team spears a player from the black team. This happens just above the
When you step on the rink you should only have one thing on your mind and that is to win. There is no reason for anyone in any professional sport to go onto the playing surface with intention to injure someone else out there. They do not get paid to hurt people they get paid to play the game just like teachers get paid to teach. When the players drop the gloves they do that knowing they are subjected to injury, however that is a part of the game that is against the rules and could result in an injury but both players are aware of what is going on. A sucker punch or a stick over the head only has one of the players aware of what is happening and leaves the other one subjected to major injuries.
Most people understand that football is a violent sport, and one must be very tough in order to compete. Injuries NFL athletes suffer can affect, not only the player, but also the fans and family members watching. Over time, many have become increasingly disturbed by the violence that routinely occurs in
“That nigger is spitting on our floors, get his ass out of here!” were the harsh words that onlookers shouted from the stands to the players and game officials. I cannot believe that people can be so mean to other people simply based on their skin color. Anyway, Martinsville high school was punished and sporting events were banned at the high school for the next year ("Showing Martinsville in Indiana,”1997-2010).
Football is one of America’s greatest sports, but on December 1, 2016 Joe McKnight was at an intersection when one man shot him and killed him. Witness say that the shooter said “I told you not to f*** with me.” This was shooting that made people very unhappy. Fans were devastated. Teams and teammates were on social media talking about this tragic event.
As Snell was getting up, an official stood over him and reached out both hands towards Snell’s upper chest. Snell reached up and grasped the official by the wrists and pushed the official lightly away by shaking his head. A flag was thrown, a 15-yard penalty was enforced, and Snell was ejected from the game.
Football is the athletic roots of the United States of America’s pastime. It’s part of the culture and history of this nation. It helped shape the way Americans watch sports today. But in today’s world the game has changed. It is changing this nation, and these players, both on and off the field. Concussions, on the field, have become a major commodity, and it raises the question of if it is really worth the risks of what can become of head injuries. Off of the field, there is also an up and coming problem and the NFL is taking a lot of heat for it. Domestic abuse cases are popping up left and right, involving NFL players. Maybe these cases are a coincidence, but maybe there is a relationship between the sport and
It was the Pennsylvania State Championship. Almost everyone in the state was at the game it seemed like. The Panthers were playing the Lions. The ball game was tied. The Panthers took a timeout with 10 seconds to set up a play. The Lions were also thinking of what to do on defense.
Half time was over so we started to get stretched out. They kicked the ball off. Misa got it again and ran to the 35 yard line. Offense was out now, they took the ball down the field but then they picked the pass off. The whole other team was celebrating. We were all very mad at the other team.
Is the premium placed on winning, driving coaches to cross the line? Sadly, hundreds of athletes are physically and verbally abused by their coach. In the case of the “player versus Midwest University, the cause of action against the head coach, athletic director and the university can be severely damage the coach’s career and the university. The player has several options and should seek legal counsel.
The New York Times refers to the event on Friday September 4th where two football players from John Jay High School, attacked Robert Watts, the official for the game. Texas is known for their crazed passion for football and it's sad that bad behavior has given it a bad name. The two students have been suspended and could possibly face criminal charges. Along with the players, assistant coach Mack Bree supposedly said that “this guy needs to pay for cheating us” and the two high schoolers did something about it. Bree, as well as the two players involved, are suspended from football and the school. After the incident, the two players made assertions that Watts used racial slurs. In solving the matter the University Interscholastic League is
Friday, Northwood faced JM in a crosstown rivalry. The game was a stalemate for most of the first half. After the Charger defense came up with two consecutive goal line stops, Montel Goods muscled his way into the end zone for a 3 yard score with 9:43 left in the second quarter. The chargers would pull away from there. After the defense forced JM to punt on fourth down, with 6:26 left in the second quarter, Quarterback, Jacob Fowler, connected with Jared Worley for a 16 yard touchdown. Then lightning suspended the game with 3:53 left in the second half. The suspension did not slow down the Chargers offense, as Fowler would score on a quarterback sneak from the four yard line just before halftime.
I can remember my freshmen year one of my teammates got into a fight and kneed a Lehigh wrestler in the face and knock him out after a match. Scuffles like these are frequent when our two teams collide, tensions always run high when the big red encounter their brown and white counterparts. The two colors may form a beautiful burgundy, but the two schools do not mix as well.
Tony then proceeds to trash talk, saying that he got hit by Superman, then things got physical. The white player shouted, “What did you say to me boy?” He then pushed Tony. After the pushing match between the players the coach made everyone on the team run suicides because they could not come together as one. Things do get physical when football players are practicing because of the adrenaline rush and testosterone oozing out of their pores, but this was because of some sort of disconnect between players. If on any chance some white football player was to call a black teammate boy in a derogatory way, there would have been an altercation. Many black people are aware of how white people use the words “son” and “boy” in a demeaning manner. Hearing that fly out of someone’s mouth in the present would have been more than a shove match since they were on the football filed. The whole team, especially the black players, would have been angered and want the coach and school to do something about the
The day was loud and cold. The air was lingering with the smell of hotdogs from the night before. Everyone was cheering as the game was about to begin. The stands we’re full upon the kick to begin it all. There were people on both sides cheering for their team. The whole first quarter of the game we played was blank, there was no scores or anything that big of a play. But in the second quarter they opposing team Kettle Moraine took over. They were just driving on us the entire quarter. With the ending score of the half them up 14-0. During the break in between 2nd and 3rd quarter everyone was angry about how we weren't able to stop them. After are stretches we got ready to play again. Upon the kick being received in 3rd quarter it was about
American high schools are bound to have plenty of sports for all students to play. So why not pick a sport to play in high school? The reader will learn the many reasons why playing sports is a vital part in a student's life. Highschool sports will allow students to become better educated and get higher grades. By playing sports, students will be able to make more friends and enjoy school more. Lastly, if students were to be able to get a sports scholarship for college, their parents will only have to pay little to no money. High school sports are good for students because they can get a better education, make more friends, and have a better chance at getting into a good college.