I’m not sure why I’m even answering this, but out of respect for transparency and clarity and using my name, I believe I should.
After the conclusion of the hit on the Abbott player, I was approached by my kid trying to get an understanding of what he did wrong. At no time was I aware of an injury on the field and had to, in my brain, process that in the next 60 seconds we are in a 1st and 30 and explain to my player so we can move forward and prepare a group for the drive ahead.
During that process I see the player is being tended to by the Abbott staff.
At no time was there any disrespect intended by not taking a knee in 40 degree raining weather, for who knows how much extended time. I am always looking out for the safety of my kids, i didnt feel the kneel was necessary. I had received information from officials that the player was okay, as the information proved to be correct and he came back later and played an outstanding game. Right, wrong, or indifferent there’s your response. I apologize to anyone that it might have offended. But I also stand by how it was handled and take full ownership of handling it in real time with the information being given to me.
Again, the information given to me was the player was ok, and obviously he was, as he came in and continued to play an outstanding game.
But if your looking for a reason to say “we may have lost, but at least we have class!”
I guess you have your reason.
And I'm sorry that’s what you took away from this game.
