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8 Armwood Football Players Face Possible Suspension From Season Opener
Posted Aug 30, 2007 by Adam Adkins
Updated Aug 30, 2007 at 08:33 PM
SEFFNER Eight Armwood High varsity football players could be suspended for tonight’s regular-season opener against Plant after being caught Thursday skipping a morning class for the second time in two days.
Armwood coach Sean Callahan said he will decide today whether to sit the eight varsity players, including starting quarterback Mywan Jackson, for the home game against the defending Class 4A state champion Panthers. One junior varsity player also is among the group being disciplined.
All of the players were held out of Thursday’s practice and will receive two days of in school suspension, Callahan said. However, there will be more punishment for each player, Callahan said, and that could include being benched for tonight’s game.
“I’m very disciplined, I’m very on the ball with all my players, and for them to challenge me, for nine kids to do this after I told them the day before I was going to check on them, it was a complete slap in my face,” Callahan said, adding the punishment will be the same for all the players in question. “I’ve never been one to mince words with stuff like this. I’m trying to be open about playing them. I’ve got to see them [today] and see how much they’re hurting.
At practice Thursday, Callahan said he would meet with each player, the player’s parents, school administrators and the captains to decide on the penalties.
Callahan reiterated late Thursday night that no decision had been made on whether to bench the players in question for tonight’s game, and added he still had to meet with some of parents of the players in question.
Jackson, who was scheduled to make his first varsity start at quarterback, was the only player who could be confirmed as one of the eight varsity players in question. None of the Hawks’ most notable players – tailback Eric Smith, linebacker Petey Smith, offensive lineman Matt Patchan and defensive linemen Sergio Joyner and Ryne Giddins – were among those in question, as all were at practice Thursday. Callahan said there were “5 1/2 starters” among the group; three on defense, two on offense and one who gets significant playing time.
In Jackson’s absence at Thursday’s practice, junior Rob Jones worked with the first-team offense and will get the start if Jackson does not suit up, Callahan said.
“The timing [of this incident] was bad, but I’ll turn it into a positive somehow,” Callahan said. “I’m torn because the kids have worked so hard and they are all good kids that just made a bad mistake.
“I told the guys [Wednesday] in a team meeting that we we’re going to face some adversity this season. I just didn’t expect it to come 12 hours later.”
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Por (AN) on August 31, 2007 (Suggest removal)
There’s no reason to down the schools…the ultimate goal here is that these young men learn from their actions.
Remember that both of these schools have good football players and have/had state championships…that in itself is a great accomplishment.
Suggest removalPor (alan fox) on August 31, 2007 (Suggest removal)
You folks from Plant should really be careful with your assumptions that Coach Callahan is arrogant or lacks in the discipline dept. S.Tampa is full of arrogance, for what? A lucky state title. Bring your team to Seffner tonight and we will help you with your own temporary arrogance problem. Our 2’s are as good as any 1’s in the county.
Suggest removalPor (Michael Crouch) on August 31, 2007 (Suggest removal)
I believe that Sean Callahan is in an untenable situation. He will be criticized no matter what his decision is. Coach Callahan is also probably too close to the situation not to let his personal feelings influence the decision making process. I would suggest that a man of unquestioned integrity, Athletic Director Don Hill, make this call. Either way this goes down (and I am in favor of game or longer suspensions), GO HAWKS!
Suggest removalPor (kevin linn) on August 31, 2007 (Suggest removal)
If the coach doesn’t bench them for the game after he threatened to do so he’ll look like he was pressured to back down. He’ll look like a sellout and will lose respect from those who heard him make the threat. No lesson will be learned.
Suggest removalPor (Mike Bowers) on August 31, 2007 (Suggest removal)
Mr Meyer, I commend your passion for academics, but the last time I checked your reference to whether or not we had forgotten was about last year’s Plant football team, not their “A” status as a school. And since you are in the mood to reminisce, I thought it best to make sure your one-hit wonders don’t get too full of themselves. Back-to-back, my friend, back-to-back.
Suggest removalPor (Mike Bowers) on August 31, 2007 (Suggest removal)
My apolgies, the last comment should have been directed to Mr Virginia.
Suggest removalPor (J Miracle AHS 88) on August 31, 2007 (Suggest removal)
Welcome to life folks. People make mistakes all the time. Most recently David Boston, Lance Briggs & Senator Craig (LOL). This just happens to be a big game and I believe Coach should suspend them after they tale care of Plant. IE Bobby Bowden Style. Just my thoughts. Go Hawks…..Does’nt this feel a lot like the BSC Game last year when OSuckO thought they would walk all over Florida. Plant is in for a rude awakening. Speaking of Class, how is your QB doing in College? Great Job their Plant. Money does not equate to class.
Suggest removalPor (Phil) on August 31, 2007 (Suggest removal)
The comments, so far, adequately reflect the lack of importance many people in this area put on education.
Is there really any debate which takes precedence, i.e., Sports versus education? I am sure it makes alumni and students feel great when any school sports team wins. However, how many of the ‘gifted’ high school atheletes end up going to college? Not enough.
Suggest removalPor (Mike Bowers) on September 01, 2007 (Suggest removal)
Hey Mr Meyer…PHS 0-1, in case you forgot…
Suggest removalPor (J Miracle) on September 04, 2007 (Suggest removal)
Hey Plant,
Coach did the right thing and you still were spanked by the backups. Solid performance. Atleast the volleyball team is good!
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