We feel that he overreacted.". Many religious traditions, including smaller traditions that are not well-known to a wider Western public,have food prohibitions and it would be a considerable religiousviolation to force someone to eat something that is considered a religious taboo.". The player said coach McLeod had been sitting in a chair beside him eating a piece of the pizza. A federal judge filed an order Thursday to . I try to incorporate that with my coaches every day.. Location: Massillon, Ohio. I was hoping David Carr would come to the Browns. The player also pushed back on the coaches statements that they were trying to rescue a troubled player and that he had been grounded by his father for smoking marijuana. The student, now 18, filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Akron in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, against the Canton City School District and his former coaches. We will continue to make every reasonable effort to ensure that justice is served in this case.. I will defer to Judge Haupt and her able staff to handle. 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But, he still faces the possibility of. After I got off the phone call, I thought to myself, like I cant like what they did to me was just too far extreme disrespect, so I just left it there.. It was just hurting to lift it in the air., When a coach sent him a text message asking him about his absence, the player responded that Ill owe you Monday.. Thursdays board action only affects thecoaching contracts. Pattakos, on behalf of Wattley and assistant coach Frank McLeod, on Monday described a situation where the coaches were trying to rescue a troubled player whose off-the-field behavior was negatively influencing his teammates and jeopardizing his future as a Division I college athlete. Other lawsuits filedEx-McKinley football player sues, alleges coaches coerced him to eat pizza against beliefs. 2 Canton McKinley football players speak out about teammate's punishment: Why they say it was unfair for 7 coaches to lose their jobs The coach was expected to speak with 19 News at . Other football players who were at the May 24 workout have saidthe coaches never forced the playerto eat the pizza and they gave the player the choice of eating chicken nuggets instead. Kuberacki went on to a fascinating Air Force career that is its own story. The trial was set to begin Monday in Stark County Common Pleas Court. 2023 www.cantonrep.com. See below to read the full 10-page ruling from Judge Adams: Copyright 2022 WOIO. 0:36. I'll buy you a pizza and we can all watch you eat. Like everyone else in Browns country, Hall tuned into the 2020 head coach search in which the Browns strongly considered McDaniels and Robert Saleh but hired Kevin Stefanski. CANTON - The former McKinley High School football player who is suing the Canton City School District and his former coaches over alleged civil rights violations says the coaches likely. Beyond the disciplinary hearings, two other investigations remain open: The Canton City police department is investigating whether the coaches conduct rises to the level of a criminal hazing charge. Wattley was hired at McKinley in 2019 and McLeod has been coaching since 2004. After meeting for more than an hour in executive session, the board of education unanimously voted to terminate Wattley's contract, along with the following other coaches: Wattley and the remaining six coaches were originally on administrative leave following an accusation that they forced a student to eat pepperoni pizza after he showed up late to a non-mandatory practice on May 24. Ed Gilbert, the attorney representing the player and his family, told 3News in a statement: "We feel the court made a clear error here. The deposition, where the player testified under oath, was conducted as part of the defamation lawsuit that the coaches filed a year ago against the player, the players father, Kenny Walker, their attorney Edward Gilbert and former assistant coach Josh Grimsley. CANTON McKinley High School head football coach Antonio Hall has built quite a rapport with the Bowling Green coaching staff. Reach Kelli at 330-580-8339 or kelli.weir@cantonrep.com. And then I realize it is pepperoni pizza, so I start saying I dont eat pork and I dont want to eat it at least 10 times.. CANTON, Ohio Eight coaches from the Canton McKinley High School football team have been placed on administrative leave, including head coach Marcus Wattley. ', Greece's worst-ever rail crash kills dozens, crushes cars, Dust storm turns skies across Texas orange causing low visibility conditions for drivers, What to know about OHSAA district wrestling: Area wrestlers heading to four sites. Several years earlier, Lee Kuberacki had explored transferring to McKinley High School, but he stayed at Canton South partly because the Bulldogs already had a quarterback McDaniels. A high school football coach and six assistant coaches McKinley Senior High School in Canton, Ohio, have been fired after they allegedly forced a player to eat pork against his religious beliefs . "He's proven he's a hell of a coach," Rose said. "McDaniels was a good possession receiver. The incident made international headlines and has spawned three lawsuits. That's why he is going to be successful in Vegas. Canton McKinley High School Head Football Coach Marcus Wattley and six assistant coaches have been fired after trying to force a player to eat pork against his religious beliefs. Few have better insight on McDaniels than current McKinley head coach Antonio Hall. CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - The whistleblower who alerted school officials about the alleged actions of Canton McKinley High School coaches said he was unfairly . He has been on staff, mostly as offensive coordinator, for all nine of Bill Belichick's New England Super Bowls. Following a due-process hearing with the Canton City School District June 8, the attorney for Canton McKinley Senior High . I learned from a great man how to coach football," Wattley told media members during a Monday interview. The Canton Repository has agreed to not name the 17-year-old player, who has received interest from Division I colleges. I love them, they know that, Wattley said. … It was nice seeing him, but like, what was going through my mind at the time was the disrespect that they put me through, he testified. Attorney Michael Kahlenberg, who represents the player and his father in the coaches defamation lawsuit, said he cannot comment on pending litigation. I just dont understand why after I said I dont eat pork, they didnt take it (the pepperoni pizza) away. A district investigation found the charges against the coaches to be true, and Superintendent Jeff Talbert called their actions "inappropriate, demeaning, and divisive." And then … they start telling everyone to get around the gym with the 45-pound plates, and then they start saying if I dont eat it, then the team will have to keep doing the punishment until its all gone. 2022 OHSAA High School Football Playoff Brackets (Ohio) Region 1. The Ohio Department of Educations professional conduct division also is reviewing whether the coaches should retain their educational and coaching licenses. I try to incorporate that with my coaches every day.. "As a coach, you can be frustrated watching that. Do you support the move? Pattakos said he believesthe assistant coach, whom he did not name, wanted Wattleys job. CANTON, Ohio There are new developments in the scandal that once crippled the Canton McKinley football team. "These quarterbacks that get their teams deep in the playoffs all can score in the fourth quarter. The students said the playerhas since apologized to them and to the coaches. Canton McKinley football coach's attorney disputes claims by player. We remain proud to fight for these wrongly maligned coaches and clear their good names in court, Pattakos said. She ruled the alleged defamatory statements attributed to district officials either contained no false statements of facts, were opinions and judgment calls or had not been published. Hall is one of the drivers behind the Marion Motley statue planned for a spot near the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He also had exceptional talent that few McKinley coaches have recently enjoyed. The truth about the Canton school board's indefensible decision to fire McKinley football coach Marcus Wattley and his staff over false accusations that they forced a player to eat pork against his religion "A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes." The Canton City School Board held a special meeting Thursday evening to discuss the incident that occurred . "While on administrative leave, you are not to be on school property or to have any form of communication or contact with any Canton City School District student(s), parents, or staff member without expressed permission from this office," Canton City Schools Human Resource Director Deidre K. Stokes Davis wrote to Wattley. Hall, who also serves as McKinley's athletic director,. Thats the lesson that needed to get through to him.. Canton Former Canton McKinley football coaches dismissed from federal lawsuit alleging they forced player to eat pizza A federal judge said there was insufficient evidence to support. McDaniels had a 26-year head coaching career that included head coaching stops at Warren G. Harding High School, Canton McKinley High School and Massillon Jackson High School. Seven high school football coaches have been fired from McKinley Senior High School in Canton, Ohio on Thursday following an incident in which a Jewish student-athlete was forced to eat a . Canton McKinley High School football coach Marcus Wattley. Canton City Schools Superintendent Jeff Talbert hasn't released details of what happened on May 24. Black Hebrews, who are more traditional in their practice of Judaism. I wasnt taking it, so then he just sat it down right beside me again. The Canton City school board on Thursday voted unanimously to not renew the coaching contracts of Wattley,assistant coaches Cade Brodie and Tyler Thatcher, and assistant baseball coach Romero Harris, who hasrelated weight room duties. McLeods disciplinary hearing with school officials over his job as a safety and security liaison was held earlier Monday. Theyve run plenty of sprints. CANTON, Ohio The lawyer for a Canton McKinley High School football player has released video that he says contradicts claims that the student was not forced to consume a pepperoni pizza. Canton City Schools SuperintendentJeff Talbert reiterated the statements he gave Wednesday when he announced the coaches would face further discipline. Overall, he was a coach for 40-years and was named to the Ohio high school coaches hall of fame. Pattakos asked Judge Haupt to reinstate the district leaders as defendants in the lawsuit, but she denied the request Wednesday, in part because the trial was to start Monday. CANTON, Ohio (WJW) The Canton City School District Board of Education held a special meeting Thursday evening to discuss further discipline for a group of football coaches. 330-438-2712 Fax: 330-580-3507 Jonas Wertin, Principal wertin_j@ccsdistrict.org McKinley Quick Links McKinley Virtual Tour The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. He has been Canton's AD for less than a year. With Josh going there now, Carr staying is a done deal.". and last updated 6:19 AM, Jun 02, 2021. You can read Judge Adams' dismissal ruling below: Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. The player, who is now 18 years old,said he never brought up his religion to his McKinley coaches or his teammates. FEB 24 WILSON BOMBSHELL And now we know more about why so many people dislike Russell Wilson. McKinley's Harold Fannin is the Federal League Player of the Year,. Pattakos, who said he,Wattley and McLeod saw the surveillance video for the first time Monday,saidhe isn't giving up on reinstatingWattley and McLeod as McKinley coaches. He said he began seeing a counselor in June 2021 and has made progress. . CANTONMarcus Wattley broke his silence Monday about the discipline of a player that led to the end of his career as McKinley High Schools head football coach. John "Spider" Miller is an old Canton coach who disagrees with Jack Rose on Mayfield, but agrees on McDaniels. CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Former Canton McKinley football coach Marcus Wattley is still fighting to get his job back as the head coach of the Bulldogs. . "Josh knew how to play defensive back," Miller said. McLeods disciplinary hearing with school officials over his job as a safety and security liaison was held earlier Monday. While two of his teammates have signed affidavits that say the coaches offered the player a nonpork option such as McDonalds or chicken, the player testified, I didnt hear nothing about no chicken nuggets.. Attorney Edward Gilbert, who is representing the 17-year-old player at the center of the controversyand his family, on June 14 released the surveillance video that was taken on May 24 when the family says Wattley and his staff forced the player to eat an entire pepperoni pizza against his Hebrew Israelite religious beliefs as punishment for missing a voluntary workout. School officials told The Repository this week that the school will review its entire athletic program. Wattley spoke Monday following a roughly two-hour disciplinary hearing with Canton City school officials about whether Wattley should retain his job as a district academic and athletic liaison. "We were ahead, with the ball," recalls Kuberacki, 44. Wattley, who was hired as McKinley's coach in 2019, said he misses his players. He later called the special board meeting that resulted in the] group of coaches losing their jobs. Reach Kelli at 330-580-8339 or kelli.weir@cantonrep.com. This was about something much bigger.. All rights reserved. "When Josh was talking in the offensive huddle, you would have thought Coach McD was talking to us. I told them that I was smoking marijuana because I didnt want them to know that I was smoking Black & Milds because I thought Black & Milds was worse than marijuana, the player testified. On 10/28, the McKinley varsity football team won their home playoff game against GlenOak (Canton, OH) by a score of 40-22. Canton McKinley Bulldogs. McKinley started the shortened 2020 COVID season 3-0 before losing three of its final five games. Calling Wattley a "rising star,"Pattakos said Wattley is heartbroken to be away from his team but he believes he did nothing wrong. Canton family's faith at the center of McKinley High football coach abuse allegations, Head football coach Marcus Wattley, six others dismissed for misconduct. The player, who transferred to another school district last school year, said hes still dealing with anxiety and thinks about the May 24 discipline every day. McKinley Senior High School Grades 9-12 2323 17th St NW, Canton, OH 44708. The Rev. "I've always thought if he got another shot at a head coaching job, he would flourish. Invite the coach ", "It's (the dismissal) not going to fix the damage that has been done," said Peter Pattakos, the attorney representing the coaches. Bulldogs logo for the Canton City School District in Ohio. Pattakos blamed an assistant coach, whom he did not name, for inflaming the situation by reporting an exaggerated version to administrators and the players family. We wont stop fighting until we get them back., More about McKinley's new head coach: Interim McKinley Bulldogs football coach Antonio Hall will look to 'put our kids first'. When head coaches like Bob Rupert, Dave Cady and Mike Riley were routinely taking Bulldog teams to the Final Four, they benefitted with better talent, better support, and players with better attitudes, which definitely contributed to their success at Canton McKinley. Pattakos wrote the evidence collected during the discovery phase of the lawsuit revealed information that wasn't known when the lawsuit was filed in July 2021, including the admission by the player that didnt explicitly tell the coaches about his Hebrew Israelite beliefs and that a surveillance video the district used as the basis of its internal investigation was missing a two-minute span of time. Judge John Adams found there was not enough evidence to support allegations made by legal representation of the student-athlete. 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