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Cardinals Head Coach Involved in Heated Sideline Altercation With Player

Cardinals Head Coach Involved in Heated Sideline Altercation With Player

Summary

During a game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Tennessee Titans, Cardinals running back Emari Demercado made a mistake, resulting in a change of possession and eventually the Titans winning the game. This led to a tense altercation between Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon and Demercado. Despite the incident, Demercado downplayed any ongoing tension with the coach.

Key Facts

  • The Cardinals had a 21-6 lead in the fourth quarter against the Titans.
  • Emari Demercado lost possession of the ball close to the goal line, resulting in a touchback and the Titans gaining control.
  • The Titans capitalized on this and eventually won the game with a last-minute field goal.
  • Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon was upset with Demercado after the game.
  • A video showed Gannon confronting Demercado about the mistake.
  • Demercado stated after the game that there was no lasting tension with his coach.

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