Stokley ejection

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Originally Posted by umpirebob71

I get bumped all the time working the middle. I'd like to think none of them were on purpose.

Getting "bumped" is an inherent part of the job of Umpire and goes with the territoty. Knowing the difference between getting "bumped" and being "hit" is an absolutel necessity. It's the same difference between being bumped and being assaulted.

Considering all levels of football, getting ejected from an NFL game is probably the most difficult environment to be disqualified from. Despite the reluctance to disqualify NFL players, this instance was a no-brainer.