<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0Kkwi6_1FDYcdLv00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0Kkwi6_1FDYcdLv00" width="3840" height="777" >After an investigation by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), Carroll High School football coach Steve McLendon has been suspended for two games. Along with the suspension, Carroll High School has been placed on probation and has been fined for “violating the AHSAA Unsportsmanlike Conduct Rule.” During Carroll’s game against Andalusia High School last week, a brawl broke out amongst players. Video of the incident showed an Andalusia and Carroll player swinging at one another before multiple players got involved. McLendon — a former Troy Football and NFL star — ran onto the field seemingly to separate the players. In the process he seems to shove or push away one of the Andalusia players. Following the game, McLendon issued a statement to the public.“As the head coach, I take full responsibility for our performance and our actions,” McLendon said. “I’m making sure our young men are prepared to compete at the level we expect and carry ourselves with class. While the loss was disappointing, I truly believe adversity reveals character. We will learn from it, make the necessary adjustments and move forward with purpose.“My belief in these young men and the direction of this program has not changed. Our standard remains high and our focus now is on how we respond this week — on the field, in the classroom and as young men.” Carroll High School Principal Will Cammack later released a statement to say that the school would be appealing the decision. Sammack said that the school had been fined $1,000 and that it had cooperated fully with the AHSAA during the process, providing information, witness statements and video of the incident. Assistant coach Darryl Watts has been named interim head coach during McLendon’s suspension. “From the beginning, Carroll High School has supported Coach McLendon through this process and we will start the appeal process,” he said. “With the AHSAA’s review now complete, our focus is also on moving forward and supporting our students, coaches and community in a positive manner.” McLendon is a native of Ozark and was a star player at Carroll before becoming a star player at Troy. During his Trojan career, McLendon tallied 56 tackles, six tackles-for-loss, 2.5 sacks and one fumble recovery. In 2008, he earned All-Sun Belt honors with 25 tackles, five sacks, 2.5 sacks and a fumble recovery that he returned 67 yards. McLendon was a part of three Sun Belt Championships during his career.McLendon went on to play for more than a decade in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He won a Super Bowl with Tampa Bay in 2020. During his NFL career, he started 90 games and registered 276 tackles, 13 sacks and four forced fumbles. McLendon is in the midst of his first year at the helm as Carroll’s head coach. Carroll’s next two games are against Ashford in a region game and Pike County in a non-region contest. </div></body>

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After an investigation by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), Carroll High School football coach Steve McLendon has been suspended for two games. Along with the suspension, Carroll High School has been placed on probation and has been fined for “violating the AHSAA Unsportsmanlike Conduct Rule.”. During Carroll’s...

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After an investigation by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), Carroll High School football coach Steve McLendon has been suspended for tw

Carroll Coach Steve McLendon suspended by AHSAA

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