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Old 12-18-2010, 01:32 PM   #18
Yamer
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This is a tough situation.

While I commend the coach (and the team for that matter) for standing up for what is right and good, you can't just take your ball and go home. IMO, an equal statement could have been made by continuing the game and letting that player (and anyone who chooses this kind of path) know that filth like that isn't strong enough to deter them from playing and winning. The coach and the team made a poor decision (and the wrong one) by refusing to finish, and therefor he/they deserve some kind of punishment...even if I do think it is a little bit of overkill without knowing the entire story.

That doesn't mean that the offender doesn't deserve some discipline as well. If I was the parent of that child he would be taking a rest from quite a few games, but he would be required to attend every single practice and game.

This situation just let the offender know he won, his team was awarded the game (if I am not mistaken). Again, I respect the team standing up for their teammate...they just made the wrong decision in this case.
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