We have a number of careers that have been destroyed here. His statements were supported by five McKinley football players who attended the school board meeting in support of their eight coaches. The lawsuit filed by the Hebrew Israelite players family alleged that on May 24, 2021 the coaches forced him to eat a pepperoni pizza after he missed a voluntary practice session. Canton McKinley head football coach Marcus Wattley and six of his assistants were firedlast weekfollowingallegations thecoaches forced a 17-year-old player to eat an entire pepperoni pizza against his Hebrew Israelite religious beliefs as punishment for missing a voluntary workout. 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. "I don't think they gave him enough time in Denver. 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. This wasnt about that (a single missed workout). His defense is all over the place. Ziegler is the new general manager in Las Vegas; McDaniels is the Raiders' new head coach. As we approach trial, any attempt to taint a jury pool is truly not a practice I would ever engage. 11, 2021 at 4:07 PM PDT. Pattakos said he believesthe assistant coach wanted Wattleys job. The lawsuit also had been filed against Canton City school leaders but they were dismissed from the case in January. You want special treatment? Gilbert said the family has delayed filing its lawsuit because the district has asked to mediate the dispute out of court. You can read Judge Adams' dismissal ruling below: Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. The school board on Thursday voted to fireWattley and six of his assistant coaches after the districts completed investigation found that the coaches on May 24 acted in a demeaning and divisive manner in what school officials have called a misguided attempt to instill discipline in the student athletes.. Ed Gilbert, the attorney representing the player and his family, told 3News in a statement: "We feel the court made a clear error here. It remains a tragedy that these good men lost their jobs over this but with todays ruling theyve at least received some small measure of justice and they are extremely grateful for that.. I think I said, Im sorry for missing practice and I wont let it happen again or something across those lines, the player testified. Attorney Stephen Griffin, who represents Gilbert in the coaches defamation lawsuit, declined to respond to Pattakos online post. Before a playing run in the Canadian Football League, Hall spent time with the Indianapolis Colts, whose head coach was Tony Dungy. "The Raiders have a lot of the pieces they need to be a great team, starting with the quarterback. "Josh took after his dad in every aspect," said Kinta Mitchell, a co-captain with McDaniels on the '94 team. CNN Seven of eight Ohio high school football coaches who allegedly forced a Hebrew Israelite player to eat a pizza that previously had pork on it, despite knowing his beliefs forbade him. I try to incorporate that with my coaches every day.. But attorney Peter Pattakos, who was retained by Wattley on Thursday, said Thursday that version of events is exaggerated and parts of it are false. As for the coaches who had other jobs within the district, there will be upcoming meetings to determine their futures in that capacity. Religion historianJames Tinney classified Hebrew Israelites intothree basic groups: According to Gospel Coalition,many if not most Hebrew Israelite groupsreject the Trinity and Christ's divinity, two central tenets of traditional Christianity. I wasnt taking it, so then he just sat it down right beside me again. December 4, 2004 (at Canton Fawcett Stadium) Canton McKinley 3 7 0 0 10 (11-4) Cincinnati Colerain 6 17 20 7 50 (15-0) Coaches: Brian Cross (Canton McKinley); Kerry Coombs (Cincinnati Colerain) Attendance (unofficial): 16,885. Antonio Hall was named head coach of the McKinley High School football team on Monday. A. Mentor (9-4) [I:1] L. 21-34. At the next days workout, the player said coach Harris told him that he was going to have to apologize to the team and he agreed to do so. Canton McKinley High School head football coach Marcus Wattley placed on administrative leave along with seven assistants More Headlines: Canton's history-making fire chief reveals big. 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. All rights reserved. He's only saidthe districts completed internal investigation has found that the coaches "engaged in actions that constituted inappropriate, demeaning and divisive behavior in a misguided attempt to instill discipline in the student-athletes.". 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'. He said hes asked God for forgiveness for eating the pork residue. "McDaniels was a good possession receiver. John Carroll went on to an 18-12 win. They needed to show him what it was like to be the only man eating in a room full of hungry, working men. The teammates affidavits also said that Wattley told the player he could leave if he didnt want to participate. You're the king, you're the prince.' Nordonia, 11-13 last year, was looking to also avenge a 58-42 loss last year to McKinley as a 19th seed in the . The player testified he walked into the Frank Turk Alberta Football Operations Center and went into the weight room. "I've always thought if he got another shot at a head coaching job, he would flourish. I love them, they know that, Wattley said. Add the football angle of Massillon-Hoban and this is a can't miss. In a separate vote Thursday, the five-member board unanimously hired Athletic Director Antonio Hall as the districts interim head football coach for the upcoming season. 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. 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"We are confident that under Coach Hall's leadership, our football program will be in very capable and experienced hands and our student-athletes will have a rewarding experience," Rinaldi said. He emphasized that the player had the ability to leave at any time and had the option of selecting an alternative food that did not contain pork. The most important thing for Mr. Wattley at this point is that the truth comes out so that his name is cleared of these ridiculous charges against him, and we will make sure that happens. Gilbert, who did not attend the school board meeting, said the player has been devastated by the situation and continues to undergo psychological counseling. 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. Tournament Game. I learned from a great man how to coach football," Wattley told media members during a Monday interview. Attorney Kathryn Perrico, who is representing the Canton City school leaders, responded to Pattakos' statement by saying, "The district maintains that the rulings issued by the court were sound and well-reasoned, and declines to respond to the self-serving and inaccurate statements presented by Peter Pattakos. 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. The Bulldogs went 9-3 in Wattleys first year, winning a Federal League championship. It was probably going to be a touchdown to ice it. An attorney representing Marcus Wattley told 3News Investigates that there's more to this story that hasn't been told. CANTON, Ohio The head football coach at an Ohio high school and six other coaches there have been ousted after a football player said he was . … I was yelling at him, I was telling him I dont eat it because of my religion, the player said. Talbert said assistant coach Badre El Bardawil, who also had been suspended on May 26 with the other coaches, remains an assistant coachbecause the evidence did not show that he performed in the same manner as the other coaches.. He said he would have eaten the chicken nuggets. Black Hebrews, who are more traditional in their practice of Judaism. The Canton City School Board held a special meeting Thursday evening to discuss the incident that occurred . Grimsleys message advised Humphrey that he had concerns with how the student was treated. Game Summary. They needed to get through to him some other way. The player said in his rush to eat the pizza so his teammates could stop the workout sooner, he believes he left some cheese on the pizza. He is McKinley's fifth head coach in 10 seasons. Coaching career. Josh Grimsley, Wattleys former defensive line coach who also works as a school resource assistant for the Canton City School District, was so bothered by the punishment that he sent a text message to his supervisor, Safety and Security Director Steve Humphrey, shortly after the May 24 workout ended. The sprints werent working,Pattakos said. But of course, we don't know they acted as a group. Example video title will go here for this video. The Rev. Now Kuberacki was Marietta's QB; McDaniels was a John Carroll receiver. He also had exceptional talent that few McKinley coaches have recently enjoyed. The lawsuit also names Canton City Schools as a defendant. He described various drills, including the Hallway of Hell workout, that players had to complete when they were absent. The player blames his former coaches for describing him as a troubled kid in the media asthe reason his offers to play Division Ifootball fell through. Superintendent Jeff Talbert said it was surveillance video that gave him the information he needed to make his recommendation. Following the vote, Talbert rejected Pattakos statement that the districts investigation was rushed, noting the video gave them enough information to determine that the coaches acted inappropriately. The player said he continued to protest and at one point kicked the box, but the box was brought back to him. "Looking back," Hall said, "Cleveland wasn't the right time or the right place. School board president John "J.R." Rinaldi said Hall will continue to serve as the district's athletic director and will work with the district's administrative team to build his football staff. "He's proven he's a hell of a coach," Rose said. I said I dont eat pepperoni because I dont want to eat it because the grease is cooked in with the cheese. Video shows McKinley High School player eating pizza during workout. Record: 10-0. … I still have visuals of them yelling at me and stuff to eat it, and I felt like my religion didnt matter to them, and they threw it out the window, and I told them I didnt eat it and they made me feel some type of way.. and last updated 6:19 AM, Jun 02, 2021. 2022 OHSAA High School Football Playoff Brackets (Ohio) Region 1. 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.". Before the pizza incident happened, I respected them and had love for them for what theyve done for me throughout the years, he said, citing the times they would drive him to practice and appointments and helped him get his knee surgery. 0:36. Repository sports writer Josh Weir contributed to this article. Hall, who also serves as McKinley's athletic director,. 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. McKinley football player Mani Powell said he wants his coaches back. The player, who is now 18 years old,said he never brought up his religion to his McKinley coaches or his teammates. Note: This video has been altered to protect kids' identities. He wasnt forced to eat pork. Key players: P/E Horace Gillom, HB Tommy James, OL Jim Russell. "They are not Christian or Muslim. Las Vegas is, and he's going to rock it 'til the wheels fall off. But the player testified that Wattley told him that if he walked out, he couldnt come back. They needed to show him what it was like to be the only man eating in a room full of hungry, working men. "There's nobody in the business who is going to work harder than Josh. Box Score. And he believes they should have stopped the punishment when he said that day that it violated his religion. We will continue to make every reasonable effort to ensure that justice is served in this case.. "We were ahead, with the ball," recalls Kuberacki, 44. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. A federal judge filed an order Thursday to . CANTON, Ohio With an attorney by his side, the father of a junior at McKinley Senior High School shared his anger after he told News 5 his son, who is a . When Pattakos asked him if he believed that any of the coaches intended to harm him by violating his religious beliefs, the player responded: I dont know what they were what was going through their heads, so I dont know.. Pro Football Hall of Fame is a hall of fame for . Gilbert says his team, the player, and his family are now determining if they will appeal the dismissal. I love them, they know that. Canton McKinley sophomore Dante McClellan looks to make a play at Akron East, Wed., Feb. 15, 2023 "We struggled at the rim," Vlkajkovich said. Location: Massillon, Ohio. More on Canton McKinley football: Canton McKinley Bulldogs 2022 high school football preview. 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 . It says in the Bible that its unclean if you touch it, said the player who said his family attends the Gathering of Christ Church in Cleveland. Rose views McDaniels as a coach's son who paid attention and absorbed every lesson. So, they just kept it there and then when I kicked the box, they brought it back to me, so there was nothing I could do, said the player, according to a transcript of a deposition he gave on June 23. Few have better insight on McDaniels than current McKinley head coach Antonio Hall. Attorney Pattakos released the following statement on behalf of Marcus Wattley late Thursday night: "We asked the district to postpone their decision for at least one more week to allow for this matter to be fully and fairly investigated, including upon full consideration of the testimony of the numerous Canton McKinley football players who witnessed this event and were at tonight's board meeting wanting to tell anyone who would listen that the story being advanced by the alleged victim's father and attorney is not true. "It's not going to get the coaches their jobs back. 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June 4, 2021 A high school football coach in Canton, Ohio, and six assistant coaches will not have their athletic contracts renewed, officials said, after an allegation was made that a. Talbert went on to say that video would not be publicly released due to federal student privacy regulations. McDaniels previously served as the wide receivers . CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - New developments occurred this week in the pizza scandal involving a former Canton McKinley football player and his coaches. However, the family in question identifies themselves as Christian. Canton McKinley football coach's attorney disputes claims by player. He also had exceptional talent that few McKinley coaches have recently enjoyed. 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. . He had planned to do some exercises with a stretch band due to his shoulder injury. The Canton Repository has agreed to not name the 17-year-old player, who has received interest from Division I colleges. The Canton McKinley vs. Massillon Washington rivalry is the 13th most played rivalry in the nation, with 129 meetings between the schools. While we remain eager to present our claims against Mr. Gilbert and his clients to a jury and further clear the coaches good names, it is most important to the coaches to obtain complete justice in this matter, which requires that all responsible parties, including the (Canton City school leaders), be parties to the trial on the claims at issue, Pattakos wrote. Black Israelites, who are most nationalistic and furthest from traditional Judaism. Anna players and coaches pose with the Division VI state championship trophy following the team's 48-14 win over New Middletown Springfield on Friday at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. More about Hebrew Israelites: Canton family's faith at the center of McKinley High football coach abuse allegations, I miss my boys. Canton family's faith at the center of McKinley High football coach abuse allegations, Head football coach Marcus Wattley, six others dismissed for misconduct. "Black Hebrew Israelites consider themselves Jews; I also consider them to be a Black religionbearing many of the markers of African American spirituality," she said. HENDERSON, Nev. Growing up in Canton, Josh McDaniels vividly remembers seeing stenciled helmets painted on the double-yellow lines on his way to McKinley High School. Assistant coach Badre ElBardawil, who also had beensuspended on May 26 with the other coaches, remains an assistant coach with McKinley because district officials said the evidence did not show that he performed in the same manner as the other coaches.. Kuberacki went on to a fascinating Air Force career that is its own story. On May 24, 2021, head football coach Marcus Wattley allegedly forced an unnamed 17-year-old football team member to eat a pizza made with pork, although the student's religious beliefs prohibited him . Its unclear whether the player told the coaches about the yardwork. "What I can tell you is that all of our athletes are safe, we are continuing on with our strengthening and conditioning program and we will investigate this according to our district policies. Thats why it raises concerns when this young man doesnt text his coaches and explains where he is when they are expecting them to be at a voluntary workout, even though it is voluntary. "Thom used to tell me, 'You can play him on defense, but if he gets hurt, you're fired.'. Two days after Grimsley sent the message, the district suspended Grimsley, Wattley and six other assistant coaches while it investigated allegations of misconduct before firing Wattley, Grimsley and five other coaches on June 3. A jury trial in Stark County Common Pleas Court is set for Sept. 19. Canton City Schools' administrative team received a report of an incident that took place during its strength and conditioning practice on Monday. Pattakos said Wattley previously had witnessed the eating-alone lesson work effectively in a different Division I locker room. He again declined to provide details of what happened that day and saidthe video would not be publicly released due to federal student privacy regulations. Wattley's attorney Peter Pattakostold The Canton Repository on Mondaythat Wattley and the assistant 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. In the trial that was to start Monday, Stark County Common Pleas Judge Natalie Haupt had dismissed Canton City Schools Superintendent Jeff Talbert and board members John J.R. Rinaldi, Scott Russ, Kim Brown, David Kaminski and Eric Resnick from the case. Poll: Head football coach Marcus Wattley, six others dismissed for misconduct. The students said the playerhas since apologized to them and to the coaches. Reach Kelli at 330-580-8339 or kelli.weir@cantonrep.com. 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 . Nobody is perfect, not even Coach Wattley is perfect and he knows that. Other lawsuits filedEx-McKinley football player sues, alleges coaches coerced him to eat pizza against beliefs. "I remember sitting in the stands watching a McKinley-Masillon ninth-grade game," Rose said. 3 Nordonia (17-5), 7 p.m. Saturday . He is McKinley's fifth head coach in 10 seasons. 7 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. ", "It's (the dismissal) not going to fix the damage that has been done," said Peter Pattakos, the attorney representing the coaches. All rights reserved. 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. Pattakos also states that hes releasing the transcripts in the interest of correcting the record and mitigating the damage caused by the defamatory accusations that have ruined the reputations of former McKinley head football coach Marcus Wattley and his former assistant coaches Frank McLeod, Zachary Sweat, Romero Harris, Cade Brodie and Tyler Thatcher. He also said he wasnt missing workouts due to using marijuana as the coaches have suggested. . Solon defeated Canton McKinley 61-40 in the opener and then Midview followed suit with a 70-45 win over Archbishop Hoban.. Solon and Midview will meet up at Medina High School on Saturday, March 4th at 7 p.m. in the regional final with a spot in the . Wattley and his staff deserved better than this, and more importantly, so did the young men in that locker room and the whole Canton McKinley community. He said he began seeing a counselor in June 2021 and has made progress. Canton McKinley Bulldogs 2022 high school football preview, online post that accompanies the transcripts, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. CANTON, Ohio The Canton City School District has fired head high school football coach Marcus Wattley and six of his assistants following an investigation into misconduct against a player. In an 11-page decision, Judge John Adams wrote there would be no ruling against the coaches "merely because it (the court) may not believe the plaintiff's factual allegations." McKinley's Harold Fannin Jr. runs after a catch against GlenOak at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. Team Statistics. Do you support the move, Interim McKinley Bulldogs football coach Antonio Hall will look to 'put our kids first', Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. MEDINA, Ohio - Solon and Midview both picked up big wins in the OHSAA Division I regional semifinals at Medina High School on Tuesday night. More on the McDaniels family: Canton council approves street name change to honor McDaniels football family. Pattakos said Wattley previously had witnessed the eating-alone lesson work effectively in a different Division I locker room. He has been on staff, mostly as offensive coordinator, for all nine of Bill Belichick's New England Super Bowls. He later called the special board meeting that resulted in the] group of coaches losing their jobs. The Pattakos Law Firm, which represents the former coaches, released a statement after the ruling that said, in part: From the moment these absurd and sensational accusations first went public there were numerous eyewitnesses, including the alleged victims teammates, who were jumping out of their shoes to confirm that the accusations were false. I think Carr is really good at it. A federal judge said there was insufficient evidence to support allegations that the player was forced to eat food against his religion. Canton City Schools Superintendent Jeff Talbert hasn't released details of what happened on May 24. newsletter. After the hearings, Canton City Schools spokeswoman Lisa Reicosky said Superintendent Jeff Talbertis expectedto make a recommendation to the Canton City school board regarding their employment outside of their coaching positions. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. I'm just glad he has this opportunity. A federal judge in U.S. District Court dismissed seven former football coaches from a lawsuit filed by a former football player and his family, citing insufficient evidence to support allegations that the player was forced to eat food against his religion. McKinley won a rematch in the playoffs two weeks later. NFL Scouting Combine quick hits:Andrew Berry feels Greg Newsome II is 'going to be a pretty big part' of Browns' future McDaniels, a Canton McKinley High School graduate, was all smiles as he . I was hoping David Carr would come to the Browns. What we are most certain of is that this communitys unfortunate loss will be another communitys gain, and that Mr. Wattleys excellent record as a coach, educator, and community servant will continue to speak for itself to anyone interested in the truth.". 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