COLUMBIA, SC — A SEC sideline official is in critical condition after being hit with a coaching headset thrown by South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier shortly before halftime.
The incident took place following an intentional grounding penalty in the final seconds before halftime in tonight’s game against Texas A&M. Spurrier was seen throwing his headset in reaction to the call, hitting line judge Paul DiMarco in the head.
“We all are aware of Spurrier’s tendency to throw headsets and visors during games. Seasoned officials maintain a good distance from the coach,” SEC head of officiating Steve Shaw tells us. “This is Paul’s second year and first time calling a South Carolina game. He never saw it coming. It hit him and he dropped faster than the Gamecock’s ranking.”
DiMarco remained unconscious on the field as the teams went into the locker room for halftime. He was then transported to nearby Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital where he is listed in critical condition.
Coach Spurrier refused to issue a statement after hearing the news during halftime. A&M coach Kevin Sumlin expressed his sympathy for DiMarco.
“I feel terrible for DiMarco, he has done an amazing job in the two games of ours he has officiated,” Sumlin says. “I am just glad there are 55 or so yards between myself and Spurrier. He may have won a Heisman, but I can assure you no one on that side of the field can throw that far.”
SEC commissioner Mike Slive says he plans to suspend Spurrier from 2 games for the assault, keeping in line with the standards set by the NFL
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lmao
Are you serious? He should at least been charged with assault with intent to be stupid!
Are you serious? He should at least been charged with assault with intent to be stupid!
Are you serious? He should at least been charged with assault with intent to be stupid!
Are you serious? He should at least been charged with assault with intent to be stupid!
Are you serious? He should at least been charged with assault with intent to be stupid!
two game off for almost killing a guy,wow gamecock mentality. hope the injured ref sues him and the school.
two game off for almost killing a guy,wow gamecock mentality. hope the injured ref sues him and the school.
two game off for almost killing a guy,wow gamecock mentality. hope the injured ref sues him and the school.
Y’all do know this is sarcastic yes?
Y’all do know this is sarcastic yes?
Humor people!
Humor people!
Humor people!
It’s not just Assault. When medical attention is involved, it’s Assault & Battery.
My fav parts is where it says” he dropped faster than the gamecocks ranking” haha
My fav parts is where it says” he dropped faster than the gamecocks ranking” haha
My fav parts is where it says” he dropped faster than the gamecocks ranking” haha
My fav parts is where it says” he dropped faster than the gamecocks ranking” haha
Satire guys. I see the arkansas vocabulary isn’t very strong these days.
Satire guys. I see the arkansas vocabulary isn’t very strong these days.
Satire guys. I see the arkansas vocabulary isn’t very strong these days.
Satire guys. I see the arkansas vocabulary isn’t very strong these days.
Satire guys. I see the arkansas vocabulary isn’t very strong these days.
This didn’t happen and is a stupid story about as stupid as all the Gamecock haters commenting on it. Idiots.
This didn’t happen and is a stupid story about as stupid as all the Gamecock haters commenting on it. Idiots.
This didn’t happen and is a stupid story about as stupid as all the Gamecock haters commenting on it. Idiots.
This didn’t happen and is a stupid story about as stupid as all the Gamecock haters commenting on it. Idiots.
This didn’t happen and is a stupid story about as stupid as all the Gamecock haters commenting on it. Idiots.
This is completely false. If you would have watched the game you would have seen that this didn’t happen.
This is completely false. If you would have watched the game you would have seen that this didn’t happen.
This is completely false. If you would have watched the game you would have seen that this didn’t happen.
This is completely false. If you would have watched the game you would have seen that this didn’t happen.
how could this have happened if the same ref called the rest of the game? and you can see the head set hit the ground…kinda hard to hit a guy in the head throwing something down..
how could this have happened if the same ref called the rest of the game? and you can see the head set hit the ground…kinda hard to hit a guy in the head throwing something down..
how could this have happened if the same ref called the rest of the game? and you can see the head set hit the ground…kinda hard to hit a guy in the head throwing something down..
How can anyone try and make a joke out of someone getting hurt, sure hope they ask permission first, I’d sue for slander! Yep they not from Carolina Country, that’s for sure! Spurrier keep them things on the ground, ya hear! NO JOKES ABOUT IT!
Any person who thinks this is even a little real needs to see a SHRINK….. read the top of the page people……….. GO CLEMSON
Any person who thinks this is even a little real needs to see a SHRINK….. read the top of the page people……….. GO CLEMSON
Any person who thinks this is even a little real needs to see a SHRINK….. read the top of the page people……….. GO CLEMSON
I wish I could have seen it but all I was able to see is touchdowns being scored on that great defense
I wish I could have seen it but all I was able to see is touchdowns being scored on that great defense
I wish I could have seen it but all I was able to see is touchdowns being scored on that great defense
Ever watched Saturday Night Live? This is the same thing, only online…..not true folks!
Ever watched Saturday Night Live? This is the same thing, only online…..not true folks!
Ever watched Saturday Night Live? This is the same thing, only online…..not true folks!
Ever watched Saturday Night Live? This is the same thing, only online…..not true folks!
Ever watched Saturday Night Live? This is the same thing, only online…..not true folks!
It’s a joke y’all. 😉
It’s a joke y’all. 😉
It’s a joke y’all. 😉
It’s a joke y’all. 😉
Wonder if Spurrier can sue for defamation of character?
This is such a lie!!!
This is such a lie!!!
This is such a lie!!!
This is such a lie!!!
I don’t think it’s funny to post fake “news” of someone being in critical condition-everyone on here that acts haughty saying “people will believe anything” “it’s not real moron” etc should take in consideration that News use to be a reliable source of information. And stranger things have happened than someone getting hit in the head and put in critical condition as a result. I don’t know what it is with this generation of people thinking it’s hilarious to post that someone has died or is dying when it’s simply a lie. If you think people are too serious you’re probably with the mass majority of those in this world who don’t take important things serious enough.
I don’t think it’s funny to post fake “news” of someone being in critical condition-everyone on here that acts haughty saying “people will believe anything” “it’s not real moron” etc should take in consideration that News use to be a reliable source of information. And stranger things have happened than someone getting hit in the head and put in critical condition as a result. I don’t know what it is with this generation of people thinking it’s hilarious to post that someone has died or is dying when it’s simply a lie. If you think people are too serious you’re probably with the mass majority of those in this world who don’t take important things serious enough.
I don’t think it’s funny to post fake “news” of someone being in critical condition-everyone on here that acts haughty saying “people will believe anything” “it’s not real moron” etc should take in consideration that News use to be a reliable source of information. And stranger things have happened than someone getting hit in the head and put in critical condition as a result. I don’t know what it is with this generation of people thinking it’s hilarious to post that someone has died or is dying when it’s simply a lie. If you think people are too serious you’re probably with the mass majority of those in this world who don’t take important things serious enough.
Lol this isn’t true. It hit the ground when he threw it and didn’t hit anyone. If he threw it that hard and made a guy go to a hospital Spurrier isn’t human. Funny that ppl believe this. Go Cocks
Lol this isn’t true. It hit the ground when he threw it and didn’t hit anyone. If he threw it that hard and made a guy go to a hospital Spurrier isn’t human. Funny that ppl believe this. Go Cocks
DANG!! Are you all serious or just believe everything you read on the internet? Rock City News- Arkansas’ 2nd most unreliable news source.
DANG!! Are you all serious or just believe everything you read on the internet? Rock City News- Arkansas’ 2nd most unreliable news source.
Journalism at its worst. To claim injuries as you did here is just a lack of integrity. To name a person’s name and announce they are in critical condition shows your lack of reverence to life, and the alarm it caused me with your pseudo-realistic page is disgusting. I can only hope that the “line judge” is a made-up name. Even though I am a Gamecock fan, I do not condone actions such as throwing things. Nor do I condone drumming up an audience with tragedy. Sort of like watching a wreck, isn’t it? Which is what this article is!
Journalism at its worst. To claim injuries as you did here is just a lack of integrity. To name a person’s name and announce they are in critical condition shows your lack of reverence to life, and the alarm it caused me with your pseudo-realistic page is disgusting. I can only hope that the “line judge” is a made-up name. Even though I am a Gamecock fan, I do not condone actions such as throwing things. Nor do I condone drumming up an audience with tragedy. Sort of like watching a wreck, isn’t it? Which is what this article is!
Journalism at its worst. To claim injuries as you did here is just a lack of integrity. To name a person’s name and announce they are in critical condition shows your lack of reverence to life, and the alarm it caused me with your pseudo-realistic page is disgusting. I can only hope that the “line judge” is a made-up name. Even though I am a Gamecock fan, I do not condone actions such as throwing things. Nor do I condone drumming up an audience with tragedy. Sort of like watching a wreck, isn’t it? Which is what this article is!
Journalism at its worst. To claim injuries as you did here is just a lack of integrity. To name a person’s name and announce they are in critical condition shows your lack of reverence to life, and the alarm it caused me with your pseudo-realistic page is disgusting. I can only hope that the “line judge” is a made-up name. Even though I am a Gamecock fan, I do not condone actions such as throwing things. Nor do I condone drumming up an audience with tragedy. Sort of like watching a wreck, isn’t it? Which is what this article is!
the only thing funny about this is the authors face
the only thing funny about this is the authors face
the only thing funny about this is the authors face
the only thing funny about this is the authors face
Has anyone besides myself ever noticed the resemblance to Al Bundy from Married with Children. Same facial expressions.
Has anyone besides myself ever noticed the resemblance to Al Bundy from Married with Children. Same facial expressions.
Steve Spurrier is a great coach with an intense desire to compete and win. This is just an accident and the ref. was at the wrong place at the wrong time. I have trouble believing a headset could hurt somebody so bad they are in critical condition. I have a hard time believing this is the truth. Go Steve Spurrier and the Gamecocks from a Florida fan.
Does anyone really think Spurrier would be dumb enough to actually do this? Come on, he’s been in the game long enough to be one of the highest paid and respected coaches in college ball… But it doesn’t surprise me to see someone, without any clue of what really happened, want to sue right off the bat. Did you even watch the game? BTW… We’ve got a couple of teams coming for you… Roll Tide! / War Eagle!
Does anyone really think Spurrier would be dumb enough to actually do this? Come on, he’s been in the game long enough to be one of the highest paid and respected coaches in college ball… But it doesn’t surprise me to see someone, without any clue of what really happened, want to sue right off the bat. Did you even watch the game? BTW… We’ve got a couple of teams coming for you… Roll Tide! / War Eagle!
Does anyone really think Spurrier would be dumb enough to actually do this? Come on, he’s been in the game long enough to be one of the highest paid and respected coaches in college ball… But it doesn’t surprise me to see someone, without any clue of what really happened, want to sue right off the bat. Did you even watch the game? BTW… We’ve got a couple of teams coming for you… Roll Tide! / War Eagle!
If you believe this you must be really heck I don’t even have words for it… it’s a joke !!!
If you believe this you must be really heck I don’t even have words for it… it’s a joke !!!
definitely not true but being a huge Gamecock fan he is known for his headset throwing
definitely not true but being a huge Gamecock fan he is known for his headset throwing
If he dies, isn’t that homicide? 2 games is a slap on the wrist! He should be banned, that kind of behavior is unacceptable by a coach and should not be tolerated!