By MICHAEL BOYLAN
Sports Editor

Sandy Creek football coach Don Tyre began a ten day suspension without pay on Tuesday for allegedly making improper physical contact with a player on his team. The incident was said to have involved grabbing a player by his earring.

Sandy Creek's principal Charles Warr said that it was his intention that Coach Tyre would resume his duties after the suspension was served. In a statement released by the Fayette County Board of Education, they expressed their regret regarding the incident and have confidence that it will not occur again.

Coach Tyre has expressed his remorse over the situation and believes the team should suffer no ill effect. Principal Warr named Doug Crane the interim head coach while the suspension is being served. Coach Tyre will miss only one game, at Eagle's Landing, and will return for the Patriots game at Forest Park on Oct.2.

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