Rough Connell Player Gets Death

Outrage continues to grow over a viral video showing physical play during a recent high school basketball game. Now the player at the center of the controversy, Connell senior Cole Vanderbilt, is receiving death threats. The video was posted by the relative of a Highland High School who was upset with how the gamed was refereed. Vanderbilt and another Connell player are seen committing excessive fouls. North Franklin School District Superintendent Gregg Taylor believes the video shows a different side to the story.  He says the Connell coach temporarily pulled Vanderbilt out of the game to discuss the rough play and that he didn’t commit any fouls the rest of the game/ KREM . More here. And: See video here. (Photo courtesy of KXLY)

Question: Can you justify the threats being made against Connell High basketballer Cole Vanderbilt?