My initial reaction to Ohio State's 17-10 loss this evening is that the Buckeyes were simply outplayed by a good Wisconsin team. It is also fitting that Wisconsin should emerge victorious, because of the flagrant and outrageous attempt to injure the Wisconsin quarterback by OSU linebacker Robert Reynolds that put starting QB Jim Sorgi out of the game. Justice was served when Sorgi's backup threw a game-winning 79 yard TD pass with 5 minutes to go.
Caught on national television, and occurring after the QB was down and the play over, Reynolds inserted his hand into the helmet of the opposing player and apparently pushed or "choked" his throat in some way. I can see no other reason or intent in this action than a purposeful attempt to injure the player.
In my opinion, Coach Tressel should act quickly and dismiss Reynolds from the team. How else can the message be delivered that this kind of classless viciousness cannot and will not be tolerated. This event spoiled an otherwise good football game for me, the Buckeyes defeat notwithstanding. It's embarrassing to me as a fan, and terribly embarrassing for a football program that has already suffered its fair share of PR damage in recent months. More than that, I'm disgusted by the act itself. It's a game! It's not a streetfight.
Reynolds should be gone. No excuses, no second chances.
This entry was crossposted at Wizblog
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