I don't usually like to call names; however, Ellis' has displayed thuggish behavior. Yes, it has become a pattern, and therefore, is a behavior. I understand that he went through something that no one should ever have to go through. I feel for him, but where is that line? Where is that line between giving him some leeway because of his past, and making excuses for him? By the way, on some technicality BS, the killer was sentenced to life, then the conviction was overturned. He eventually pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, which got him only 15 years. It's one thing to be ejected out of one game; however, being ejected THREE times indicates a pattern. He needed to be suspended for his third ejection against Purdue. Has anyone on Kentucky been thrown out of a game since Cal has come here (other than Cal himself)? He made a mistake; he is human, but like it or not, he is responsible for his actions, especially when it is a repeated behavior. He has to understand, that he has a reputation, and it is earned; it is his responsibility to keep his nose clean. He gave an additional shove on MULTIPLE occasions. He has one more year to go; it's his responsibility. He hasn't committed a crime yet, but a bad temper can lead to some serious mistakes. Does he really want to go down that road?
That being said, if anyone is taunting him by saying things about his mom, that is scum-baggish as well, and warrants a punch. My mother is still alive, and that sophomoric "your mom" humor does not bother me. However, given the circumstances, that should be off limits, and anyone who taunts him by referring to his mother (especially calling her nasty names) should warrant a technical as well. The ridiculous "orphan" chants to Scott Williams is crossing the line. A fan heckling a player about his still-born daughter, is crossing the line. Saying "you suck", and "your game is weak" isn't crossing the line. However, some of the stuff that the UC players were saying were beyond lame.