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Kelly Stafford Speaks Out: Punching in College Football Game Leaves Wife of NFL Star Frustrated

Sun Dec 01 2024
Kelly Stafford, wife of NFL quarterback Matthew Stafford, has shared her thoughts on the recent punch-up during a college football game. She took to Instagram to express her frustration. "Where did sportsmanship and class go? " she asked, referring to the incident where Notre Dame's Rylie Mills punched USC's Emmanuel Pregnon during a heated play. The punch happened after Pregnon tugged on Mills' leg, but surprisingly, no penalty was called. Kelly's post sparked conversations about the lack of respect in sports. This isn't the first time Kelly has spoken up. Earlier, she criticized NFL fans who celebrated injuries. She recalled the case of Deshaun Watson, whose season-ending Achilles injury was cheered by fans. On her podcast "Timeout, " Kelly said, "Cheering during injuries crosses a line that should never be crossed. " She urged fans to think about the players' families and livelihoods instead of the sport or rivalry. Kelly's message is clear: let's respect the athletes and their families. It's not about the sport, but the people playing it.