[JRutledge]

I think this is really bad. This kid right or wrong has had other incidents that have called his behavior into question. He was thrown off the team a year ago for a confrontation in the post season by the coach. Even if this decision by the official was judgmentally wrong, this kid has done other things that got him into a little trouble. What is to say the next time he will not expect to be bailed out if he behaves in an unsportsmanlike manner? I am not sure I agree with the official's decision, but this seems worse to me.

Peace