Referee who was viciously targeted by high schoolers wants to press charges

[LeMansAid]

I still have a problem with the students acting out the Coaches wishes and not thinking for themselves, they're picked to play football, not assault people who they believe or were told did them wrong or "cheated" them.

That somewhat goes against sports psychology. Players are expected to have ultimate and absolute trust in their coach, and do what is requested, with not even the hint of a second thought. The old "run through a brick wall" if told, philosophy.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

That somewhat goes against sports psychology. Players are expected to have ultimate and absolute trust in their coach, and do what is requested, with not even the hint of a second thought. The old "run through a brick wall" if told, philosophy.

I played High School sports myself, no, no we didn't. If it was game related sure we'll do what you say coach, but go paralyze the ref...no.

 

[JKgo]

I played High School sports myself, no, no we didn't. If it was game related sure we'll do what you say coach, but go paralyze the ref...no.

...I too played a bit in high school. It all depends on the personalities of the coaching staff, and the so-called "culture" of the team. Seen some coaches drill kids like that drill sergeant from Full Metal Jacket.

I was fed the oft-quoted line "there's no I in team" quite alot. It's kinda brainwashing, really. Good thing I was pretty abysmal so I warmed benches most all the time...

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

"isciplinary hearing, decision expected Wednesday"
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mor...sion-expected-wednesday/ar-AAeGkPM?li=BBgzzfc
They better come down hard on these kids and the coach otherwise this.......


Another ref.

http://my.xfinity.com/video/high-sc...411507/Comcast/Today_in_Video?cid=hero_sf_TIV


..........is going to keep happening.

 

[Sanji Himura]

The assistant coach reportedly admitted to ordering the assault. The kids involved, however, still face expulsion from the school...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...um=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national

 

[DG_Silva]

Just out of interest, I can't read it anywhere, but did the referee suffer any long-lasting injuries as a result of the attacks? If not, why is he persuing a legal case against the coach and players? Just let it drop, it's not going to look good for him if he sues a couple of teenagers playing a game.

 

[BobK]

Just out of interest, I can't read it anywhere, but did the referee suffer any long-lasting injuries as a result of the attacks? If not, why is he persuing a legal case against the coach and players? Just let it drop, it's not going to look good for him if he sues a couple of teenagers playing a game.

Would you refuse to press charges if someone fired a shotgun at you but missed?

I think pressing charges against the high school students is the proper action. They're old enough to know not to commit assault (which is what it boils down to) even if they're told to do so.

As for the coach, throw the book at him.

 

[Johnnypenso]

http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/23/us/tennessee-high-school-football-official-hit/index.html

Incredible. Player deliberately runs into the ref, bowls him over, no suspension or punishment of any kind. Open season on officials in Tennessee I guess:tdown:👎

 

[IforceV8]

http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/23/us/tennessee-high-school-football-official-hit/index.html

Incredible. Player deliberately runs into the ref, bowls him over, no suspension or punishment of any kind. Open season on officials in Tennessee I guess:tdown:👎

It gets better. http://www.tennessean.com/story/spo...ran-over-official-now-not-suspended/72700932/

Coach/dad must have some serious clout to get the background check suspension against the ref.

 

[DG_Silva]

Would you refuse to press charges if someone fired a shotgun at you but missed?

I think pressing charges against the high school students is the proper action. They're old enough to know not to commit assault (which is what it boils down to) even if they're told to do so.

As for the coach, throw the book at him.

Slightly different. Of course I would report them to the police in both cases, but I was referring to him suing all those involved, unless I'm jumping the gun and imaging I've read something I haven't.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Just out of interest, I can't read it anywhere, but did the referee suffer any long-lasting injuries as a result of the attacks? If not, why is he persuing a legal case against the coach and players? Just let it drop, it's not going to look good for him if he sues a couple of teenagers playing a game.

If someone went up and punched you, your mom, or a family member in the back of the head in front of everyone, would you want to "just let it drop"? Of course not. He is a referee and was physically assaulted by two teenagers. He is very lucky he wasn't paralyzed.

Slightly different. Of course I would report them to the police in both cases, but I was referring to him suing all those involved, unless I'm jumping the gun and imaging I've read something I haven't.

These students, coach, assistant coach, and anyone else involved needs to be punished. If nothing was done then this would keep happening to other referees as I pointed out in an additional video in post #34. Of another ref being hit.

Luckily the assistant coach has already resigned and they are still figuring out punishment for the kids and coach involved.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

It's complete garbage that new instances of players targeting refs are appearing. Just a couple weeks ago, an NFL ref was injured after being hit (albeit unintentionally) during a game and had to be carted off the field. It's only going to be a matter of time before a high-school ref gets intentionally struck and has to be helped off after being injured, and that'll probably be sooner than later at this rate.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

It's complete garbage that new instances of players targeting refs are appearing. Just a couple weeks ago, an NFL ref was injured after being hit (albeit unintentionally) during a game and had to be carted off the field. It's only going to be a matter of time before a high-school ref gets intentionally struck and has to be helped off after being injured, and that'll probably be sooner than later at this rate.

Or worse, paralyzed.

 

[DG_Silva]

If someone went up and punched you, your mom, or a family member in the back of the head in front of everyone, would you want to "just let it drop"? Of course not. He is a referee and was physically assaulted by two teenagers. He is very lucky he wasn't paralyzed.

Again, I am not referring to the referee pressing assault charges with the police, they deserve that and I hope the punishment fits the crime, and certainly I would do the same, but I was referring to pressing civil charges and persuing them through the courts for financial recompense. Granted, he was lucky not to have been paralysed, but the manner in which he was attacked, by the legs and stomach, it would have been incredibly unlucky to have been paralysed; injured, yes.

I've had a gun put to my head, and threatened to have my kneecaps blown off, but I didn't sue my former employers for lack of protection; I was just happy to have made my way through it.

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Again, I am not referring to the referee pressing assault charges with the police, they deserve that and I hope the punishment fits the crime, and certainly I would do the same, but I was referring to pressing civil charges and persuing them through the courts for financial recompense. Granted, he was lucky not to have been paralysed, but the manner in which he was attacked, by the legs and stomach, it would have been incredibly unlucky to have been paralysed; injured, yes.

I've had a gun put to my head, and threatened to have my kneecaps blown off, but I didn't sue my former employers for lack of protection; I was just happy to have made my way through it.

Did you watch the video in the first post? The first hit, he was hit from behind in the back/shoulder blade at an angle with a rock solid helmet and shoulder pads. The ref had no pads or protection at all. Could have easily been paralyzed by that first hit. Also he is a ref so he is not on a specific team to avoid being bias. So suing the team that assaulted him, is not suing his "former employees".

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

Mack Breed, the former Texas high school assistant football coach accused of ordering his players to hit a referee during a September game in Marble Falls, Texas, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault charges on Monday.

Breed's sentence of one year in jail with a $3,500 fine was suspended under the terms of a plea agreement, and he will instead serve 18 months probation, Burnet County Attorney Eddie Arredondo said Monday in a news release.

"Mack felt that he made a mistake that evening, and he felt the best thing for him to do was to take responsibility, put it behind him and move forward with his life," said James Reeves, Breed's San Antonio-based attorney.

Breed resigned soon after the Sept. 4 incident and said he was told by school officials he would be fired.

http://espn.go.com/moresports/story...ant-coach-mack-breed-gets-18-months-probation


http://my.xfinity.com/video/high-sc...115992/Comcast/Today_in_Video?cid=hero_sf_TIV

 

[Swagger897]

good

 

[Grayfox]

Now what about the brats?
So they get let off because they are under 18?

 

[TenEightyOne]

Now what about the brats?
So they get let off because they are under 18?

One under 18, one under 16. They had to go to another school iirc and they were directed by an adult in the crime... what do you think should happen to them now?

 

[Robin]

Juvenile court, I don't know if they have that in the states.

 

[Swagger897]

Juvenile court, I don't know if they have that in the states.

Yup

 

[TenEightyOne]

Juvenile court, I don't know if they have that in the states.

The charges will be filed shortly according to @CAMAROBOY69. @Grayfox is sure they'll get away scot free as they're under 18... I personally don't see why they wouldn't go to juvie court.

 

[Johnnypenso]

One under 18, one under 16. They had to go to another school iirc and they were directed by an adult in the crime... what do you think should happen to them now?

As a minimum, probation and community service, with the record expunged when they turn 18.

 

[Sanji Himura]

Yup

Not so fast. In Texas, children as young as 14 can be tried as adults at the DA's digression. However, seeing as I was charged with assault at their age, I can probably see this being tried at the juvie level.

 

[Swagger897]

Not so fast. In Texas, children as young as 14 can be tried as adults at the DA's digression. However, seeing as I was charged with assault at their age, I can probably see this being tried at the juvie level.

The state DA can do anything he pleases, but normal process is juvenile courts.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

At least somebody is paying for it. It would be nice if the kids had to pay too (which could still happen), but he made the decision to have the kids do it, and he's serving the punishment for it.

 

[Grayfox]

At least somebody is paying for it. It would be nice if the kids had to pay too (which could still happen), but he made the decision to have the kids do it, and he's serving the punishment for it.

If I told my nephews who are under 5 to hurt someone, then yes their minors don't know any better.

But being over 13 means you should know right from wrong and there for being tried that best suits the crime.
Assault would be a case where you should get tried as an adult