The father of a Kalamazoo Central High School football player who caused an opponent multiple spinal fractures made a passionate plea during a board meeting this week.

The player in question has not been identified, but he has gone viral online, with the story closely followed around the nation after video footage showed him belly-flopping onto a downed opponent, which resulted in his spine being fractured in two places.

Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darrin Slade addressed a board meeting on Thursday night and said that the student’s punishment aligns with district policy, though it has not been disclosed.

Father Of High School Football Player Begs For His Son’s Education

The player did not participate in the school’s most recent game. While it was happening, his father s

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