Michigan's Jaishawn Barham Sparks Outrage After Headbutting Official in Ohio State Showdown

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A heated incident unfolded during the Michigan Wolverines' game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, when linebacker Jaishawn Barham headbutted an official. The incident occurred during a play that resulted in a field goal for the Buckeyes, and a video of the moment has gone viral online. While Barham was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct and received a 15-yard penalty, many are questioning why he wasn't ejected from the game. Ohio State fans were among those expressing their shock and outrage, with one fan saying, 'Jaishawn Barham should have been ejected! You don't head butt an official.' A former NFL referee, Terry McAulay, weighed in on the controversy, stating that the incident should have resulted in an 'automatic ejection.' McAulay, who now works as a rules official for NBC, commented, 'In no universe should he be allowed to play another down.' The incident has sparked a heated debate, with some arguing that Barham was trying to demonstrate something to the referee and not intentionally headbutt him. However, the majority of fans and experts agree that the player's actions warranted a more severe punishment. The Wolverines were trailing 9-27 to the Buckeyes at the time of writing, but the incident has overshadowed the game's outcome. As the controversy surrounding Barham's actions continues to unfold, one thing is clear: headbutting an official is never acceptable behavior in sports.