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Unless a lot happened that we didn't see in the video, a "taunting" penalty is equally stupid. Watch the video, his arm was literally up in the air for about 1 second. Sounds more like a ref on a power trip than anything else.
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If he had bowed down towards Mecca instead he'd get a visit to the White House.
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Well, he would if he had unrolled a prayer rug and beat his head on the ground.
Ever considered actually reading a cited article before making more "I don't like Obama" comments?
The article clearly states: The unsportsmanlike penalty given to #15 on the touchdown at 4:40 left in the game was his second of the game, which, by rule, is an automatic ejection. That is the reason he was ejected on the call. The call by itself would not warrant an ejection. Both teams had been warned during the game about taunting, and the flag was a reaction to the behaviors that had already been patterned in the game, not for the reasons given in the media.
This is exactly what is wrong with America... you penalize young people when they praise God, and reward them when they lie, cheat and steal their way thru corporate ladders to gain riches. What would he get for doing the 'Icky Shuffle' - 100 lashes? Welcome to Muslim America.
'The senior running back said he was ejected from the Dysart High School game Friday night for praising God on the field. Banda, number 15, said he had just made a touchdown and pointed to the sky to praise God. And after that, he said he was ejected from the game for excessive celebration and was told he's not allowed to play in the playoffs.
While I doubt 'god' cares one way or another about any sporting event, it has been reviewed and overturned, so he can play in the tourney. This was all about the tourney, and nothing else. If he wouldn't have been suspended one game, you'd never have heard about it.
What is wrong with America is those who turn everything into a 'end of the world' incident for their own entertainment.
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"After review of the video and meeting with the school, player and his family, the call that resulted in the ejection of the Dysart High School player on 10/30/2015 has been overruled.
"After receiving an earlier penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct and several verbal warnings from the officials for taunting the opposing team, the player was called for violating the excessive celebration rule (AIA, Rule 9.5.1.A & C Penalty The second unsportsmanlike foul results in disqualification).
"'Within the context of the game, we understand the mindset of the officials. It was a cumulative effect and the student-players gesture precipitated an additional flag for what they perceived as taunting, not as a faith gesture,'" said Gary Whelchel, State Commissioner of Officials.
"However, after reviewing the entire game video and meeting with the student-player, the Appeal Committee has decided to give the student the benefit of the doubt and overturn the call. The Committee stated that they did not find that specific action met the "excessive" or "prolonged" rule. This decision, negates the ejection and will allow the Dysart player eligibility to participate in upcoming games and tournaments."
The student handled himself better then most of the commenters on the incident.
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"I am glad that my intentions were heard today," Banda said in a statement. "My family and I appreciate the support of Dysart High School, the team, my family, and friends. I am also appreciative of the AIA hearing my appeal and overturning the earlier decision. My focus is on joining my team for our first playoff appearance in 21 years."
If he flicked his finger at the competition they be OKAY with it-- they are Nuts--- too much sun in AZ-- POOR KID-- hang tight -buddy don't let the idiots stop you --
I would like to hear both sides of the story. This seems like the kind of story that the Christian Right would exploit and twist in order to play the persecution card. If the story is accurate, I believe the ref was in the wrong. It seems highly unlikely though that he was banned only for "praising God".
It's over. He won on appeal to the athletic organization. Religion and God are safe in Arizona once again (still got the problem with the cakes though).
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