[Football1]

Personally, I don't see a problem with the rule or the penalty. Yes the penalty in football is more severe, but it's much easier to get ejected from a Basketball or Soccer game. Some of the things tolerated in Football would get you suspended from both.

And the least of my concern when the suspension takes place is the violator....my concern is the remainder of the team who was let down by the foolish, selfish actions. In fact, if I were a coach, I wouldn't tolerate it myself. I've seen several times where I would have yanked a player for not showing respect and dignity towards the other players or the officials. The only issue I see is perhaps in a situation like KC had with Diamond where the officials have not been through the same instruction as to the impact that the ejection would have. So, I think that there should be a special review when the call is made by an out of state officiating crew.

Man, I thought better of you... LOL - would have bet the farm that one of the most articulate and honorable posters I have seen on this board would have been first in line to pound a fist on the table demanding this ridiculous rule be modified to a more sensible stance.

I do however appreciate and agree with your thoughts on special circumstances with out of state officials. Here is a question that I would pose for you. Imagine your son or any player you value gets in one of these situations where they respond where maybe they shouldn't have. The ref catches the second part and tosses the player. Who do you want to have the authority to deal with that situation? A rule that auto suspends that kids for 2 games just like the kid who cursed a ref or punched a player in the chin? Or coaches, principals, and AD's who deal with that kid every day? If you think about it you will know the right answer is not the rule.