Puppy Called for Penalty: Chewing the Ball

Puppy Called for Penalty: Chewing the Ball

Any hopes that Ned might make the postseason roster on the semi-pro basketball team he plays for were dashed yesterday. The puppy was called for a technical foul after chewing up the ball during the team’s penultimate game of the regular season.

This was the seventh time the dog has been called for such a penalty this season.

“Seven is too many,” said coach Fran Winters. “Ned is a good player – he has a great post presence – but we just can’t have a ball chewer on the team in the playoffs. It’s a liability.”

Ned will still travel with the team, but he won’t suit up.

Via vickiequigg.