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You guys might have seen the news story about Elizabeth Lambert, a women's soccer player for New Mexico, and her dirty play against BYU this week. If not, here's the video: http://www.radaronline.c...bert-goon-womens-soccer
Turns out she got suspended by the school from all soccer-related activities. Here's the statement: Quote:University of New Mexico head women's soccer coach Kit Vela announced today that junior defender Elizabeth Lambert has been suspended indefinitely for her actions in Thursday's match against BYU in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference Championship in Provo, Utah.
Effective immediately, Lambert is prohibited from participating in all team practices, competition and conditioning activities.
"I am deeply and wholeheartedly regretful for my actions," said Lambert. "My actions were uncalled for. I let my emotions get the best of me in a heated situation. I take full responsibility for my actions and accept any punishment felt necessary from the coaching staff and UNM administration. This is in no way indicative of my character or the soccer player that I am. I am sorry to my coaches and teammates for any and all damages I have brought upon them. I am especially sorry to BYU and the BYU women's soccer players that were personally affected by my actions. I have the utmost respect for the BYU women's soccer program and its players."
"Liz is a quality student-athlete, but in this instance her actions clearly crossed the line of fair play and good sportsmanship," said Vela.
"Liz's conduct on the field against BYU was completely inappropriate," said UNM Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs. "There is no way to defend her actions." The funniest part of the statement is where she says that her actions are "in no way indicative of my character or the soccer player that [she is]." Of course they are! What you do under stress is TOTALLY indicative of who you really are. I dunno, this whole thing makes me mad, I hated poor sports in high school and I hate them now. Your thoughts? ps. sorry for the giant post. Kudos if you read it all.
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Good, people need to start showing a little more decency to one another. Hard to believe she made it through the entire game without getting the boot.
The part where she pulled on the pony tail of that one gal was especially brutal. If someone did that to my teammate in the heat of the moment I'd probably would have attacked them.
Another thing worthy of note is how most of the girls immediately after taking a hit. You do not see that in professional male soccer, where they all seem to fall like checkers at the slightest touch.
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because we care so much about soccer
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Eventually if she was left long enough should would end up making out with one of them.  ahhhh_crap wrote:no, splinter has ethics and whut has emotions
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Lead Salad wrote:because we care so much about soccer It is in the sports section. Safety + Peace
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