6 Paradise Players Suspended ahead of Friday's Playoff Showdown

[SearsPoints]

6 Paradise football players have been suspended ahead of Friday's playoff showdown with unbeaten West Valley. The story stats all were results of a fight that broke out last Friday night in a game vs Live Oak. The story actually contains the letter Paradise received from CIFNS as well as a video of the incident.

https://www.paradisepost.com/2019/11/19/six-bobcats-suspended-for-west-valley-game/

 

[Cmfstud64]

West Valley beating Paradise now. Julian, Jose, Caleb and Elijah were all starters

 

[Humbab]

Next man up.

 

[Streak One]

This is a strong punishment based on what I have read.

 

[EN_FB_Alum]

This is a strong punishment based on what I have read.

Not any stronger than Calavaras having to forfeit. When you break the rules there are set punishments. If you leave the bench/sideline during a fight you are suspended for the next game, whether you got involved in the fight or not. It's pretty black and white.

 

[aztecpadre]

After watching the clip, I don't think anybody should be suspended, other than the 2 or 3 guys involved in the "scrum". I side with the PUSD superintendent.

 

[observer22]

After watching the clip, I don't think anybody should be suspended, other than the 2 or 3 guys involved in the "scrum". I side with the PUSD superintendent.

Yeah as far as fights go that was pretty tame. I certainly didn’t see any punches thrown by anyone stepping into the field.

 

[Streak One]

Not any stronger than Calavaras having to forfeit. When you break the rules there are set punishments. If you leave the bench/sideline during a fight you are suspended for the next game, whether you got involved in the fight or not. It's pretty black and white.

I disagree with the Calaveras ruling too. I get that even if the rule doesn't make sense, it is still a rule and that there are punishments if they don't get followed. Even if it creates a rough situation.

On that point, should we call every holding this weekend?

 

[Cmfstud64]

The 4 players who ran on the field didnt even throw a punch l. In the video #50 Elijah Gould(who is a captain) ran on the field and pulled a PARADISE player out and pushed him to the sideline while screaming at him. At a certain point the rules should be not taken literally, I think only Jose and Stetson should be suspended(they threw punches)

 

[Kickingtee18]

Messages of this sort need to be sent to parents/kids/coaches regarding all sorts of behavioral issues, but this one is not black and white.

 

[FormerD1Backer]

Punishment doesn't fit the crime here. I realize why they have the rule written, and God knows there have been too many issues in Norcal games this year but none of these kids rushed the field to pile on or cheap shot anyone. I don't think Paradise gets a pass for last year's tragedy as was argued, but the boys who tried to do the right thing shouldn't be treated the same as the two who were actually fighting.

What a shame to have your season end like that!

 

[Glidestep]

Paradise is appealing the suspensions of the four who did not fight. They are not protesting the two who were fighting. The meeting is set for 3pm Thursday at Pleasant Valley HS in Chico.

 

[1315]

I disagree with the Calaveras ruling too. I get that even if the rule doesn't make sense, it is still a rule and that there are punishments if they don't get followed. Even if it creates a rough situation.

On that point, should we call every holding this weekend?

There’s subjectivity involved with interpreting line play. There’s total objectivity when a bench player enters the field of play during a “skirmish.”

Notice the white hat calmly outside the fray taking note. Behind him, an assistant is doing a decent job redirecting bench players. Also note many, many ACs within the skirmish when they could’ve restricted the bench players. That’s on adults; not the kids. Failing to prepare ....yada yada.

These situations can be fully neutered with better preparation...by the adults. Kids get fired up and they’ll certainly have “their brothers backs.” Unless cooler, more mature minds prevail.

Pretty bummed it happened with Paradise. That community has been through a lot.

 

[SearsPoints]

Latest updated article on situation with Paradise suspensions.

https://www.sacbee.com/sports/high-school/joe-davidson/article237593254.html?

 

[pantera-cat]

The suspensions won’t matter, this team is destined. I called it in early September, undefeated and state championship is what this community and school deserves. This will just create more drama for the movie makers. I’m pulling hard for Paradise!

 

[SearsPoints]

Paradise football suspensions have been upheld by the Northern Section and the Bobcats will be 6 players down in showdown with West Valley Friday night.

 

[aztecpadre]

Paradise football suspensions have been upheld by the Northern Section and the Bobcats will be 6 players down in showdown with West Valley Friday night.

Sucks when adults get in the way of kids playing.

 

[Kickingtee18]

Punishment doesn't fit the crime here. I realize why they have the rule written, and God knows there have been too many issues in Norcal games this year but none of these kids rushed the field to pile on or cheap shot anyone. I don't think Paradise gets a pass for last year's tragedy as was argued, but the boys who tried to do the right thing shouldn't be treated the same as the two who were actually fighting.

What a shame to have your season end like that!

Well said......

 

[FBAddict]

Sucks when adults get in the way of kids playing.

Or kids - being kids - act impulsively.. Lets let it all go and see if Lord of the Flies was an accurate take on youth society.