A Texas high school football official has been suspended after a video posted to social media showed him ripping off a player’s helmet during a play, then ejecting him.

The University Interscholastic League announced on Monday the ejection was reversed.

The player’s father, Whitney’s head football coach and athletic director David Haynes, shared a message in response to the UIL’s decision to suspend the official and rescind the ejection.

“I want to thank (the UIL) and (Texas Association of Sports Officials) for all that they do for our kids in Texas!” Haynes said in a post to Twitter. “We received good news today and looking forward to the game this Friday!! Thank (sic) everyone that has reached out and the Wildcats are 5-0!!!!!”

The incident took place during Whitney’s 56-28 win over Madison in Dallas on Friday night.

Karla Haynes, mother of the player involved, Whitney senior linebacker Trey Haynes, described the behavior as assault and asked how such actions are “allowed from a ref.”

Here is the UIL’s full statement:

“The UIL is addressing a concerning incident that occurred during the Whitney vs. Dallas Madison varsity football game on September 29, involving a sports official and a student athlete from Whitney High School.

“In cooperation with the Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO), the UIL has taken action to reverse the game ejection of the student athlete from Whitney High School. Additionally, the official involved has been removed from officiating UIL games pending the completion of a thorough investigation.”

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