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A football player from Edinburg High School in Texas has been charged with assault after tackling a referee during a game. Emmanuel Duron, a senior defensive tackle, had been escorted from the game for a late hit and unsportsmanlike behavior. He then ran from the sidelines and slammed into the referee.

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Watch: High School Football Player Tackles Referee | NBC News

[juicebaux]

Imagine letting everyone who cares about you and supported you down that badly that quickly

[jeffmayes]

22 years old and still in High School. Sounds like he is a scholar! Caught with cocaine in his car as well. Great parenting!

[bushbusho]

Just how simple insanity can ruin your entire life! Everyone isn't lucky to have a second chance.
You'll regret this young man.

[Bird-uu]

Bad attitude. No future in football for him.

[salmonline]

I guess some teenagers just can't handle their Steroids.

[zhbvenkhoReload]

I live in the RGV where this guy is from. There's more student athletes, parents and coaches that need to learn from this event. Sorry to burst your bubble, Emmanuel Duron, but real athletes aren't like you.

[spike]

“It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.” ... wise words,

[fanoflakespeed]

This is so wrong! This player has no business on any ball field.

[sweetangiegirl]

What on earth made that kid think this was ok? I hope he didn't have a scholarship because he just lost it. Definitely needs anger management and find out WHY he's this angry.

[rwang]

Wow ... that’s public assault with 100’s of witnesses.

[paulyang]

He shouldn't allow to play football again.

[AndiDuck]

“If you lose your temper, you lose !”
- Richard Diaz

[rebeccanotabecky]

This kid was charged with assault and is in jail with a $10, 000 bond. The team won the game but was removed from the playoffs.

[katjamkr]

Why would he think that it is okay to assault an official of a football game. He has probably exhibited this type of behavior before.

[rammtastic]

Hope he likes selling cars for a living cause if he had a scholarship its trash now.

[RedRaiderLobo]

I hope that referee presses charges to the fullest extent of Texas law.

[murdakingz]

Man ...I dont know what happened...but it seems personal...and he needs help and discipline at the same time..

[vuel]

just the start of his criminal life. and when he gets put down everyone will come out and say he as always a good guy a great part of our community.

[uphigh]

Dumb move to attack someone over a game. His girlfriend better be careful lol 😆

[willmallory]

This is what happens when parents fail to discipline their children in the home...they have no regard for rules in the world!, 😔