I just finished reading a story about a 19-year-old Ohio man who was facing an eight-year sentence for felony assault. The judge, however, ruled that he didn't have to go to jail, but he could no longer participate in athletics of any kind. He had to serve 180 days, perform 500 hours of community service (where he could help Special Olympians or coach youth football) and pay a $500 fine.
There was debate on the comment section of the paper. Some felt this was a harsh sentence, and that taking away sports took away any structure in the kid's life.
I completely disagree. Clearly he had no structure to begin with. Playing sports at the high school level is not why you go to high school, and as the judge said, "We're going to see who Dwayne Hunter the person is, not who Dywane Hunter the star athlete is."
Taking away something he really cares about sends a message, and while it's a tough pill to swallow, it's a good lesson learned. High school athletics are for those who dedicate themselves to the sport. If there's one thing I hate to see in this county, be it at Tiverton or Rogers or Portsmouth or Middletown, it's kids who fail off teams, or kids who are kicked off of teams because of behavioral issues.
And what bothers me even more are kids who are allowed to stay on teams despite behavioral issues (or given a slap on the wrist). I can think of at least one example in which that has happened in the county.
Again, high school athletics are for students who want to strive on the fields and courts. Not for those who take advantage of that privilege.
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