Ohio politician proposes bill to make flag planting a felony after fight in Michigan rivalry game
1 week, 4 days ago

Ohio politician proposes bill to make flag planting a felony after fight in Michigan rivalry game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Republican state Rep. Josh Williams said Wednesday on social media he’s introducing a bill to make flag planting in sports a felony in the state. His proposal comes after the Nov. 30 fight at the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry football game when the Wolverines beat the Buckeyes 13-10 and then attempted to plant their flag at midfield. Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield famously planted a flag in the middle of the field at Ohio State after the Sooners beat the Buckeyes in 2017. Mayfield, who now plays for the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, said he doesn’t think flag planting is a big deal.

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How flag planting became part of college football's identity after sparking weekend of violence at games across America
2 weeks, 2 days ago

How flag planting became part of college football's identity after sparking weekend of violence at games across America

Daily Mail  

Seven years ago, Baker Mayfield unwittingly started a trend. Davison Igbinosun of Ohio State grabs a Michigan flag after his team's defeat against Michigan The rivals began brawling after Michigan planted a flag on the field after their upset win Baker Mayfield popularized the celebration when he did so in 2017 after a win at Ohio State In each case, …

MAC commissioner calls for NCAA to crack down on ‘behavioral trainwreck’ in college sports after flag-planting brawls
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MAC commissioner calls for NCAA to crack down on ‘behavioral trainwreck’ in college sports after flag-planting brawls

CNN  

CNN — The Mid-American Conference commissioner wants the NCAA to crack down on what he calls “abysmal behavior” at college sports events, which he said has shown a “lack of respect for norms and traditions.” The letter, sent on Thursday from Jon A. Steinbrecher to NCAA president Charlie Baker and shared with CNN, argued that sportsmanship and ethical conduct are …

Baker Mayfield doesn’t think NCAA should ban flag planting, says ‘Let the boys play’
3 weeks ago

Baker Mayfield doesn’t think NCAA should ban flag planting, says ‘Let the boys play’

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Baker Mayfield is hoping the NCAA doesn’t outlaw flag planting. Mayfield, who gained notoriety when he ran onto the field and planted an Oklahoma flag at midfield of Ohio State’s stadium following a win by the Sooners in 2017, said the altercations Saturday that followed similar flag-planting incidents across the country are just part of college football’s …

College football chiefs make decision on Ohio State and Michigan punishments after ugly postgame scuffle
3 weeks ago

College football chiefs make decision on Ohio State and Michigan punishments after ugly postgame scuffle

Daily Mail  

Ohio State and Michigan will both be fined $100,000 for a violation of the Big 10's sportsmanship policy after their Rivalry Week matchup led to an ugly postgame scuffle. The frantic postgame scuffle occurred at Ohio Stadium when Michigan's players planted their school flag on the field - considered a major sign of disrespect in college football - and Ohio …

Coach-to-player technology could have prevented sign-stealing scandal hitting college football
1 year, 1 month ago

Coach-to-player technology could have prevented sign-stealing scandal hitting college football

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “It’s easier, obviously, when you take certain steps.” The NCAA football playing rules committee has been slow to embrace the use of coach-to-player communication technology because of concerns that it could provide a competitive advantage to schools based on budgets. The scandal has coaches around the …

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