Bernard Schirmer Arrested After Punching Referee on Video
Authorities from Ventura County, California, arrested Mount San Antonio College offensive lineman Bernard Schirmer after he struck an official during a game against Ventura College on Saturday night, per the Ventura County Star's Joe Curley.
Sgt. Mike Pallotto of the Ventura College Police Department confirmed Schirmer was arrested on suspicion of battery.
The Ventura County Star shared a replay of the incident by SoCal College Sports:
The paper also posted photos of law enforcement officers reviewing tape and gathering statements from other game officials:
"Ventura College police taking statements from other members of officiating crew after the game. pic.twitter.com/TeFAI6FhcX
— VCStar CollegeSports (@vcscolleges) September 11, 2016"
Ventura College quarterback Jake Luton called Schirmer's punch "terrible" and said, "There's no place for that in football."
According to Curley, the referee didn't return to the game, and Ventura College head coach Steve Mooshagian said the referee "looked like he was a little drowsy" as he left the field.
Schirmer, a freshman from Long Beach, California, could face a five-year ban for his actions.
