Niners Nation head coach Kyle Michael Shanahan was suspended after his players smoked cigars.
In addition, the game he is suspended from holds significant importance as it is the team’s next NCAA championship playoff match, whenever that may occur.
After a significant victory, players are typically permitted to smoke cigars in the locker room; however, the Division II Championship Game was held at McKinney ISD Stadium in Texas.
That’s a high school, and much like most in the nation, it has an extremely strong anti-tobacco policy in place.
Ferris State will have to reimburse the university for more than $15,000 in cleaning and repair costs in addition to the ban, according to the NCAA.
Our goal is to manage a program that embodies the principles and objectives of the NCAA, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and Ferris State University. said Annese in a statement.
I recognize the worries expressed by the NCAA.
As a coaching staff, we informed our players every day before the National Championship Game that smoking cigars during celebrations would not be permitted.
My group was very aware that the two players’ behavior was improper. Young people must realize that their acts have effects, regardless of how small they may seem.
“We’ll take these issues seriously and keep running a successful football program that upholds Ferris State University both on and off the field.
