High School Football Gone Wild: Belly Flops, Broken Spines, and Zero Coach Consequences

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A small-town Michigan high school football game just went completely off the rails. During a Junior Varsity matchup at Kalamazoo Central, an incident occurred that might make you wonder, “Are these players secretly training for WWE?”

During the game, Maroon Giants’ No. 73 executed a pancake block, which was mostly legal. But then… he jumped directly on top of a downed opponent. Result? Disaster. The opposing player’s spine was broken in two places and may never play high school football again.

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The funny—and alarming—part? Only the player is being punished. The coach, who likely set the “throw, land, dominate” mindset before the game, will face no consequences.

Kalamazoo Central High School issued an official statement:
“At Kalamazoo Central High School, we hold our student-athletes to high standards of sportsmanship, respect, and integrity on and off the field. … The behavior was addressed, and the student has received consequences consistent with the Kalamazoo Public Schools Student Code of Conduct and in compliance with MHSAA regulations.”

Principal Valerie Boggan’s words are heartfelt, though a bit of a whitewash:
“As Principal of Kalamazoo Central High School, I will not allow this page to become a place where children are attacked. … Lives were changed in a single moment, and I am devastated that a child was injured. There must be accountability, there must be consequences, and there must also be room for learning, healing, and moving forward.”

Meanwhile, social media blew up with violent videos and race-based commentary, yet the coaches remain untouched. It’s as if the school is saying, “Yes, you can break spines, but the coach keeps his job.”

In the end, the Maroon Giants will return to the field—but without No. 73. The coach? Still standing strong.