Good Sportsmanship?

In a seeming act of good sportsmanship, one Ohio HS football player caused 27 members of the opposing team to have tetanus shots...

In one of the most disturbing acts by an individual high school athlete in recent times, an Ohio football player placed a sharp object -- believed to be a tack -- in his glove before walking through a postgame handshake line, pricking the hands of 27 opponents as he walked through and "congratulated" them on a game well played. Yahoo Sports


Was he angry because he didn't play? Was this his idea of displaying school spirit? Did someone dare him to do it? Is this a indicator of some kind of mental disturbance? Is this a cry for help?

Whatever the reason behind his actions, I do pray that someone takes the time to speak with this child to try and find the motivation. I am not saying he shouldn't receive punishment for what he has done, but there must be a reason. The article states that the boys mother was going to hire an attorney...Perhaps her first step should be to contact a minister, or a mentor, or a coach or a Mental Health professional...