Maryland Player Penalized For Removing Helmet In Disgust (Video)

A college football referee penalized a Maryland player for ‘removing his helmet in disgust’ after what he deemed to be a poor call.

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Usually when a referee announces a penalty to a crowd (and television audience), they’ll do so with a specified reason from the rule book. That’s simply how it works. Though a zebra decided to get a bit more personal during the tilt between Iowa and Maryland on Saturday afternoon and inject a bit of basic logic into his announcing of a penalty.

After what Maryland felt was a bad call, defensive back Anthony Nixon became frustrated and in his haste decided to remove his helmet. That of course is against the rules though this particular referee wanted to make sure everybody knew why exactly Nixon was being penalized.

The reason? None other than removing his helmet in disgust.

Sound a little too odd to believe? Well, believe it.

The penalty for removing his helmet was understandable and well warranted though the explanation was pretty chuckle worthy, though I’m guessing Maryland didn’t find much humor in it.

In fact, it was so awesome that referees around collegiate and professional sports should begin adding additional description and vocabulary into their penalty calls.

I can see it now – “Penalty on number 25 of the defense for excessive shimmying on the sack of the quarterback” or perhaps a “penalty on number 83 of the offense for illegally strutting on the sideline”. Could be comedy gold I tell ya, gold.

No? Well, I’d watch it.

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