Every day in America and around the world, sports officials are physically and verbally harassed. Most incidents do not require police or medical assistance, but in some cases, the harassment turns violent.
The fact that such behavior occurs at sporting events involving youth participants is appalling in itself, but the frequency in which these reports now occur is even more disturbing.
NASO receives more than 100 reports annually that involve physical contact between coaches, players, fans and officials. The nearly 18,000 member organization is not the "clearinghouse for bad behavior," says NASO President Barry Mano, but it is the belief by NASO that the reports it receives is only the "tip of the iceberg."
The following are examples of some incidents.
• Pennsylvania (Basketball) — A parent body-slammed a high school referee after he ordered the man’s wife out of the gym for allegedly yelling obscenities during a basketball game. The referee was treated at a hospital for a concussion and released after the Feb. 6 attack. Charged with simple assault, assault on a sports official, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct is Peter J. Dukovich, 47, Hampton, Pa. (Contributing source: CNN.com) UPDATE: RaeLynn Dukovich was levied the maximum fine of $300 and court costs for her involvement in the incident. (Contributing source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
• Pennsylvania (Basketball) — A parent body-slammed a high school referee after he ordered the man’s wife out of the gym for allegedly yelling obscenities during a basketball game. The referee was treated at a hospital for a concussion and released after the Feb. 6 attack. Charged with simple assault, assault on a sports official and disorderly conduct is Peter J. Dukovich, 47, Hampton, Pa. (Contributing source: CNN.com, 2/10/04)
• Kentucky (Basketball) — During a fifth grade little league game in Adair County, one players father (and a teacher for the school district) physically confronted the game official during half-time after the official ejected several players for a fight that broke out during the first half of the game. (Contributing source: WBKO-TV, 1/13/04)
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Saints assistant coach pleads guilty in real estate swindle
Lost and forgotten in the wake of the Vicodin-related allegations that engulfed the Saints in late April was a case that first arose in March.
Federal authorities named Saints assistant defensive line coach Travis Jones, who still appears on the team's official website as the holder of that specific position, in an indictment related to a real estate scam in Texas.
At the time, Jones' lawyer painted the coach as a victim.
Earlier this month, Jones pleaded guilty.
On June 1, Jones signed a "Factual Statement" that included a full confession as to his involvement in the fraudulent financing of two properties. His role, as admitted by Jones in the document, "was to make materially false statements on Loan Applications and other real estate documents in order to induce lending institutions to lend funds for the purchase of certain properties and to obtain a portion of these funds for personal use."
As to one property, Jones claimed he earned $75,000 per month in borrowing more than $920,000. As to the other property, he again claimed a monthly salary of $75,000 in connection with a loan in the amount of nearly $779,000.
For his role in the scam, Jones was paid $86,225.28 -- and the banks lost more than $1.148 million.
On June 23, Jones pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges. He'll be sentenced at a later date.
The transactions occurred before Jones worked for the Saints. At the time, he was employed by the Dolphins.
Over the weekend, Jones conducted a free youth football camp in Macon, Georgia. He's a native of, yes, Milledgeville.
The alleged ringleader, John Barry, has been charged in connection with a total of 114 properties. Jones' involvement was limited to the two situations as to which he pleaded guilty.
Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/06/29/saints-assistant-coach-pleads-guilty-in-real-estate-swindle/
Footnote.....
Travis Jones Football Camp Held in Wilkinson County
Young football players rarely have a chance to learn from a Super Bowl champion, but 175 Central Georgia kids did just that Friday from Wilkinson County native Travis Jones.
Jones is a D-Line coach for the New Orleans Saints, and brought his championship experience to Macon for a fifth year in the Travis Jones Football Camp.
Jones emphasizes teaching the basics of each position instead of the standard running and passing drills, which he says gives the kids a good foundation for their athletic futures
"We want to teach these kids the pro position they're interested in, teach them the fundamentals of the game including the details of that position. I think that's critical in a kid's growth so they can learn the play the position with the finest detail so they can be a good player at that position," said Jones.
The camp is free and continues Saturday. It's for kids 7 to 15-years-old. You can register at 7:30 a.m. at the Ed Defore Sports Complex next to Westside High School.
Monday, June 28, 2010
3 Indians minor-leaguers charged in Ohio bar fight
Jun 25, 11:42 PM (ET)
AKRON, Ohio (AP) - Police charged three minor-league Cleveland Indians players, one of them the son of Houston Astros manager Brad Mills, after a fight at a nightclub earlier this month left a man with rib and lung injuries.
Akron Aeros first baseman Beau Mills, Aeros outfielder Jerad Head and Columbus Clippers pitcher Josh Tomlin were charged with felonious assault in a criminal complaint Tuesday. The charges stem from a June 3 fight at Whiskey Dick's in Akron.
The injured man, Theodore Zeman III, told police that a group of ballplayers were taunting him while he was at the bar, then assaulted him after he raised his hand in a gesture to stop them, according to a police report. Zeman, 25, of Seven Hills, spent at least two days in the hospital after sustaining a punctured lung and rib fractures in the brawl, Akron police Lt. Rick Edwards said.
Mills, 23, of Visalia, Calif., and Head, 27, of Topeka, Kan., pleaded not guilty in Akron Municipal Court on Thursday. Tomlin was in court Friday but didn't enter a plea and is due back in court Monday, Edwards said.
Messages for the players were sent by The Associated Press to the teams Friday morning.
Brad Mills, asked about his son's arrest Friday before his team played in Texas, said he had been in contact with him.
"There's really nothing to say," Mills said. "Over time, we'll see how things come out."
Source: http://apnews.excite.com/article/20100626/D9GINE480.html
AKRON, Ohio (AP) - Police charged three minor-league Cleveland Indians players, one of them the son of Houston Astros manager Brad Mills, after a fight at a nightclub earlier this month left a man with rib and lung injuries.
Akron Aeros first baseman Beau Mills, Aeros outfielder Jerad Head and Columbus Clippers pitcher Josh Tomlin were charged with felonious assault in a criminal complaint Tuesday. The charges stem from a June 3 fight at Whiskey Dick's in Akron.
The injured man, Theodore Zeman III, told police that a group of ballplayers were taunting him while he was at the bar, then assaulted him after he raised his hand in a gesture to stop them, according to a police report. Zeman, 25, of Seven Hills, spent at least two days in the hospital after sustaining a punctured lung and rib fractures in the brawl, Akron police Lt. Rick Edwards said.
Mills, 23, of Visalia, Calif., and Head, 27, of Topeka, Kan., pleaded not guilty in Akron Municipal Court on Thursday. Tomlin was in court Friday but didn't enter a plea and is due back in court Monday, Edwards said.
Messages for the players were sent by The Associated Press to the teams Friday morning.
Brad Mills, asked about his son's arrest Friday before his team played in Texas, said he had been in contact with him.
"There's really nothing to say," Mills said. "Over time, we'll see how things come out."
Source: http://apnews.excite.com/article/20100626/D9GINE480.html
Saturday, June 26, 2010
The Ten Most Frightfully Bad Sports Franchises
There’s nothing worse than being a fan of a really awful sports franchise. Enduring year after year of piss-poor ownership decisions, laughable general manager moves, questionable drafting, nonsensical coaching and dreadful player performance can make even the sanest person bust a brain synapse and drift into a catatonic state of deep depression.
Following your favorite team is supposed to be gratifying, or at the very least, fun. However, when said team has been mired in a prolonged period of futility and is the constant butt of cruel jokes, there is no such thing as joy in the hearts of its fanbase.
On this Hallows Eve, I thought it fitting to take a look at ten scary bad franchises. These teams aren’t just bad, they are a veritable house of horrors from top to bottom. Some are failed expansion experiments, others are former winners that have fallen on hard times, and a few just plain suck.
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Carlos Zambrano Meltdown Cubs @ White Sox - 6/25/2010
Carlos Zambrano Meltdown after the first inning, getting in the face of Derrek Lee. Lou Piniella and Larry Rothschild step in.
Link to story on SI.com
Zambrano suspended indefinitely for dugout tirade
Link to story on SI.com
Zambrano suspended indefinitely for dugout tirade
College Soccer Player Throws Fist, Pulls Hair
University of New Mexico junior defender Elizabeth Lambert has been suspended indefinitely from the women's soccer team after her rough play during a match against BYU in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference tournament. (Nov. 6)
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Dad attacks referee
A dad attacks a referee during a football game, claiming the ref was too rough with his child.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
14 Great TV Screenshots From Sports
The greatest thing about screenshots lie in their ability to capture great moments in sports in a single frame — moments that may have gone unnoticed by most watching at home.
These screenshots breathe new life into great moments, and thanks to the goons in the Something Awful forums, end up all over the intertubes.
Here are 13 other great screen shots. CLICK HERE
http://www.bannedinhollywood.com/14-great-tv-screenshots-from-sports/
These screenshots breathe new life into great moments, and thanks to the goons in the Something Awful forums, end up all over the intertubes.
Here are 13 other great screen shots. CLICK HERE
http://www.bannedinhollywood.com/14-great-tv-screenshots-from-sports/
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Cheating in a Mountain Bike Race...
It's bad form to use someone else's race number to compete in a race you aren't registered for. And it's indefensible to claim a prize as a result of the deception. But a felony? That's what a couple of mountain bike racers are facing after deceiving race officials in last year's Leadville Trail 100, a legendary endurance race.
In no way do we condone the actions of Wendy Lyall, 36, and Katie Brazelton, 40. Brazelton apparently could not compete in the race because of an injury and gave her number to Lyall, who ended up finishing second in the 40-49 age group. But instead of admitting the deception, someone — it's not clear who — appeared at the awards ceremony and accepted the honor and prizes at the podium. That's despicable, and both women ought to be barred from ever competing in the Leadville race again.
Given the prominence of the race, and the close-knit mountain bike racing community, the disgrace that goes with such banishment is a suitably severe punishment. However, District Attorney Mark Hurlbert has filed a felony charge of criminal impersonation against Lyall, and is contemplating the same for Brazelton. That's too severe.
A felony conviction for cheating? Please.
Source....http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_15089381
In no way do we condone the actions of Wendy Lyall, 36, and Katie Brazelton, 40. Brazelton apparently could not compete in the race because of an injury and gave her number to Lyall, who ended up finishing second in the 40-49 age group. But instead of admitting the deception, someone — it's not clear who — appeared at the awards ceremony and accepted the honor and prizes at the podium. That's despicable, and both women ought to be barred from ever competing in the Leadville race again.
Given the prominence of the race, and the close-knit mountain bike racing community, the disgrace that goes with such banishment is a suitably severe punishment. However, District Attorney Mark Hurlbert has filed a felony charge of criminal impersonation against Lyall, and is contemplating the same for Brazelton. That's too severe.
A felony conviction for cheating? Please.
Source....http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_15089381
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