Attacking ref: "Part of the game"

[bbcoach7]

When this kid lost his head and did this, he essentially forfeited all control of his immediate basketball future. Yes, the punisment is and will be from the direct result of his own actions, but he no longer controls whether he can particpate or not and rightfully so. That has been taken away from him.

Semantics? Maybe, but to say that the game hasn't been taken away from him implies not just that his actions are the reason why (this part is true), but that he refuses to show remourse and take responsibility.

I think he should be not allowed to play HS sports a minimum of 1 year. If he's a senior, oh well, too bad. Then he should be sentenced to 1 year community service to be served as a youth league (Rec ball) referee. That may help him get a clue.