UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT: Saying A Quick Prayer After A TD Is Verboten in Candy-Ass Atheistville

For God’s sake people, lighten up. Personally, I’d encourage any connection young people try to establish with the Almighty be it on or off the field. Amen.

Sam Turner had been waiting all season for this moment.

The 16-year-old tight-end and wing for the Fort Myers High School Green Wave ran his route Friday night just as he had done countless times during practice.

The quarterback saw a window and took action. His pass was right on the money and Sam caught the ball and avoided a tackle. A teammate made a crucial block allowing Sam to score his first touchdown of the season.

Sam raised his hands in the air to honor a murdered teammate and then took a knee to thank God. The end zone celebrated lasted about five seconds.

“I felt like I had to thank God for blessing me with the talent and passion to play football,” Sam told me. “So I dropped to a knee and thanked God for everything he’s done in my life.”

But when Sam opened his eyes he saw a referee throwing a flag.

Unsportsmanlike conduct. A 15-yard penalty.

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