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Flag-planting at Ohio State would be felony under proposed law


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Published in Sports and Competition on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 13:25 GMT by ESPN   Print publication without navigation

  • An Ohio state representative has introduced a bill that would classify flag-planting at Ohio Stadium around Buckeyes football games as a felony.

The article discusses a proposed law in Ohio that would make planting a flag on an opponent's field during a college football game a felony. This legislative move comes in response to an incident where Michigan players planted their flag on the Ohio State field after a victory. The proposed law, if passed, would classify such actions as "criminal trespass with the intent to terrorize," potentially leading to severe penalties including imprisonment. The bill has sparked debate over the seriousness of the act versus the need for sportsmanship and respect in college athletics. Ohio State fans and some legislators argue that the act was disrespectful and warrants legal consequences, while others believe it's an overreaction to a tradition of rivalry and celebration in sports.

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[ https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/42913316/flag-planting-ohio-state-felony-proposed-law ]

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