GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) — Two New York high school athletes have been flagged with a penalty for paying tribute to NFL quarterback Tim Tebow.
The mother of the 17-year-old twin brothers says her sons were impressed with the Denver Broncos quarterback. Tebow has led Denver to a 7-1 record. The devout Christian is known for kneeling in prayer on the gridiron.
Sherry Carroll says Connor and Tyler, who play football and baseball, had no religious intentions when they organized several kneel-downs at Riverhead High School this week. About 40 students participated in the largest of the demonstrations Wednesday.
School superintendent Nancy Carney said the Tebow tribute posed a safety hazard by blocking others from getting to class.
Sherry Carroll says Connor served an in-school suspension Friday. Tyler serves his punishment Monday.
