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Missouri football referee suspended after grabbing player during celebration
A Missouri high school football referee was suspended after video showed him grabbing a player during a touchdown celebration.
The incident happened Thursday during a game between Glendale and Kickapoo.
Glendale receiver Joelle Rover had just scored on a 43-yard catch when referee Kevin Elmer grabbed his jersey and redirected him.
The state high school activities association placed Elmer on indefinite leave.
Glendale coach Frank Tristan said the contact had tarnished the game and objected to the referee touching his player.
Glendale had received two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties earlier in the game, which Glendale won 35-6.
The association’s suspension is in place, but no further action is described.
The Missouri State High School Activities Association suspended a football official after video showed him grabbing a player during a touchdown celebration.
Referee Kevin Elmer grabbed Glendale wide receiver Joelle Rover by the jersey in the end zone during a game against Kickapoo.
Glendale coach Frank Tristan criticized the referee’s actions.
Glendale won the game 35-6.
Reports said Glendale had received two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties earlier in the contest.
- Who
- Referee Kevin Elmer and Glendale wide receiver Joelle Rover.
- What
- Elmer grabbed Rover by the jersey during a touchdown celebration. The Missouri State High School Activities Association suspended Elmer.
- When
- Thursday night; the article does not state the date of the game.
- Where
- During the game between Glendale and Kickapoo, in the end zone.
- Why
- The association suspended Elmer for putting his hands on a player.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I think it really tarnished the whole game with that
he doesn't need to be touching my player, you talk to me, that's ridiculous, you need to grow up
Glendale played Kickapoo, and Elmer grabbed Rover during his touchdown celebration.
The Missouri State High School Activities Association suspended Elmer.
- Official
- Kevin Elmer
- Player
- Joelle Rover, Glendale wide receiver
- Game
- Glendale beat Kickapoo 35-6
- Penalty history
- Glendale had received two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties earlier in the game
- Suspension
- Indefinite leave, according to CBS Sports###
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