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Four Coeur d’Alene High football players — three of them starters — suspended for an athletic code violation have been reinstated for tonight’s state 5A football playoff game at Lake City, Viking coach Shawn Amos announced Friday morning/Coeur d’Alene Press. More here.
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Sam on November 06 at 3:32 p.m.
WTF was the athletic code violation? Great reporting there.
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Phaedrus on November 06 at 4:09 p.m.
WTF was the athletic code violation?
perhaps they were caught at the library studying? ;-)
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Laughing on November 06 at 4:10 p.m.
I wonder what the code violation was, as well as what the code says as to how long players are suspended. Perhaps there is a state play-off (vs. LC) exception? Don't know. On the other hand, there is such a thing as punishing teenage high schoolers too much for an indiscretion. Missing out on the Kansas City tie breaker was a HUGE punishment and one that could have, and may still, haunt them for the rest of their lives. At some time the punishment does not match the code violation. Should any teenager who violates a code be punished for the rest of their life, or should the code violator be be taught a lesson—which occurred here—and let them move on? I am glad that they are being allowed the opportunity to play in this game. At some point high school administrators and coaches need to get a grip and remember they are still kids, although big and strong kids. I give the CHS leaders high marks for making this decision. Congratulations.
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eagleeye on November 06 at 4:33 p.m.
All athletes sign a code of conduct. If they violated it they know what the penalties are and they should get that penalty. If they didnt violate it, no penalty. The code of conduct is pretty straight forward. I dont think any congratulations are in order.
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