Referee who took helmet off Whitney HS football player will not officiate during investigation, UIL says

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Video of the incident was shared with FOX 4 from Friday night's game between Whitney High School and Dallas ISD’s Madison High School at Seagoville Stadium Henry Field.

The footage shows a linebacker dropping back into coverage, before making accidental contact with the ref. The ref then pushes him away to the left, before the player reverses field, following the ball, and makes contact with the referee again.

The ref then grabs the player’s facemask, and both appear to try to get their balance back, and the player’s helmet comes off, with the referee holding onto it after it comes off.The UIL announced on Monday that Haynes' ejection has been reversed. In the same statement the UIL added, "the official involved has been removed from officiating UIL games pending the completion of a thorough investigation."By clicking Sign Up, I confirm

 

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