Articles for Flag Planting

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 …

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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, …

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MAC commissioner calls for NCAA to crack down on ‘behavioral trainwreck’ in college sports after flag-planting brawls
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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 …

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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 …

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TCU’s Patterson still upset at SMU about flag, Kill injury
3 years, 2 months ago

TCU’s Patterson still upset at SMU about flag, Kill injury

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — TCU coach Gary Patterson said assistant Jerry Kill sustained a concussion when he got knocked down during a postgame scuffle after a home loss to SMU over the weekend and accused his opponent of plotting a provacative flag planting at midfield. Patterson said he believed SMU planned the flag planting, a claim strongly denied by SMU …

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