NJ 3X state champ dq’d

[givemethree]

Remember the post about dads stfu and just cheering in the stands? This is one reason why.

3-time NJ high school wrestling champ Anthony Knox barred from tournament over bleacher brawl involving his dad, other fans

“I did not make this decision lightly. I am fully aware of the consequences to the student-athlete. He is a senior and this disqualification effectively ends his high school career.”

nypost.com

 

[givemethree]

Right or wrong the fight cost the kid a chance to be a 4X NJ SC.

 

[Seerock9223]

Right or wrong the fight cost the kid a chance to be a 4X NJ SC.

The kid cost himself by going in to the bleachers to fight along side dad. They are who they are. Wondering if Cornell is okay with what happened because they get the dad now as well.

 

[givemethree]

Honestly no idea if this is a one time thing or what. I have a feeling Cornell sticks by him.

 

[Restler89]

The kid cost himself by going in to the bleachers to fight along side dad. They are who they are. Wondering if Cornell is okay with what happened because they get the dad now as well.

From my understanding is we don’t know if he fought or not. He released a statement saying he was worried about his family (Maybe trying to break it up). However the act of going in stands is against the rules either way.

 

[Restler89]

Speaking of, just checked the brackets and it appears Bellarin has been scratched out. Not sure why, anyone have any info?

 

[UncCreepy]

Speaking of, just checked the brackets and it appears Bellarin has been scratched out. Not sure why, anyone have any info

Fighting I heard but who knows?

 

[Seerock9223]

The judge cleared him to wrestle... unbelievable.

 

[Restler89]

The judge cleared him to wrestle... unbelievable.

Well seeing the “full” story it seems the kid wasn’t fighting. Also I read they didn’t punish other kids or spectators. I think the dad even said he started the altercation due to unruly remarks directed at some of the minority wrestlers.

 

[Seerock9223]

The video clearly shows the kid throwing at least one punch. Are there any adults left in the world who can make the right call and not ....y out and default to "the best interest of the child".

 

[givemethree]

They argued that no other persons involved were punished at all.

 

[Seerock9223]

Which means my question remains: the school hosting and the wrestler's school all have the ability to hand out penalties and are choosing not to. Are there no adults capable of doing their jobs in schools or is it easier to ....y out?