USC DE Jabari Ruffin receives punishment for 'groin stomp' in loss to Alabama
During the Crimson Tide’s 52-6 pasting of Southern Cal, Trojans defensive end Jabari Ruffin committed a cringe-worthy move — stomping on the groin of Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick.
The officials caught the reprehensible act, and thus Ruffin was unceremoniously jettisoned to the locker room.
USC DE ejected after groin stomp of Alabama player. https://t.co/Q71ahCobDChttps://t.co/Agtp2y7d23
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) September 4, 2016
On Sunday, Ruffin’s long-term punishment was announced by Southern Cal head coach Clay Helton.
USC's Jabari Ruffin has been suspended for the first half of the Utah State game, Clay Helton said. He'll also write an apology letter.
— Zach Helfand (@zhelfand) September 5, 2016
Ruffin will be suspended for only the first half against the Trojans’ next opponent in Utah State. He also will be writing a letter of apology (presumably to both Fitzpatrick and Alabama).
Does the punishment truly fit the crime in this scenario?
