Coach appears to headbutt official

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Refhoop

You want this coach to suffer huh?
The humiliation of this being talked about, possibly losing his job and having to explain this to his family isn't enough?
Would you be critical of the official if he chose to forgive this coach, shakes his hand and moved on with his life...?

He can shake hands and forgive after sentencing. Hell, he can even testify as a character witness in the sentencing hearing for all I care.

I understand it's his decision whether or not to press charges, but I think this is one of those rare cases where the situation is bigger than the parties involved. By filing charges, he would be making a statement for all of the officials in their area and beyond. That may sound grandiose, but I think it's true.

So yes, it's his choice, but it's a choice that affects us all in some way. Do I want the coach to suffer? No, but I want him to face a jury of his peers.