Incoming Notre Dame OL Recruit Carmody Suspended for Action on Court

Notre Dame incoming freshman OL Michael Carmody suspended for actions during basketball game.

It was not what Michael Carmody envisioned prior to facing off against a player he had the distinct size advantage, but regardless what transpired for the incoming Notre Dame Football player will leave a bitter mark on his basketball career.

Carmody’s Mars team faced off against Laurel Highlands, with his individual matchup against Rodney Gallagher, one where he had an 8-inch height advantage while weighing over 140-pounds more, consistently complained about the officiating according to Kevin Gorman of Pittsburgh’s Tribune-Review. When the game concluded, Carmody immediately rushed the official to complain about a no-call then kicked the ball in the direction of Highlands’ celebration at midcourt.

It is clear that Carmody kicked the ball, Gorman, who was on hand saw Carmody’s father Rob, the coach, immediately reprimand his son for his behavior. The actions resulted in a two game suspension, and although Carmody appealed it today and issued an apology, it is unknown if the suspension will be reduced.

Regardless of how the WPIAL board and administration ultimately handle the situation, it is a terrible look for Carmody. In just a few months, he will be arriving in South Bend and think about how a reaction like this would look like on a Saturday in Notre Dame Stadium. A potential 15-yard personal foul penalty or an ejection could conceivable happen if Carmody loses his cool again. Carmody will have to keep his emotions under wraps better going forward because this surely won’t be the last time he faces off against an opponent that gets under his skin.