Coach defends Hearns after ejection 

June, 20, 2012
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Tallahassee (Fla.) Lincoln head coach Yusuf Shakir doesn't understand why such a big deal is being made out of linebacker James Hearns' ejection from Florida State's 7-on-7 tournament Saturday.

Officially, Hearns was ejected for multiple taunting penalties. Hearns reported on his Twitter account that he was ejected for doing the "gator chomp" during the event which sparked the story. Hearns is committed to Florida.

Shakir said he will use it as a lesson for his star linebacker.

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