Every day, thousands of little girls play soccer in this country in organized leagues to learn about teamwork, commitment and dedication. Some will grow up with a love for the game, perfect their skills and compete at the collegiate level. In the Lobos' 1-0 loss to BYU in the Mountain West Conference semifinals, New Mexico women's soccer defender Elizabeth Lambert engaged in a series of excessively rough play -- including punching, shoving, kicking, tackling and, in one instance, hauling BYU forward Kassidy Shumway to the ground by her pony tail -- clearly crossing the line of fair play and sportsmanship. Game officials assessed a yellow card in the game's 76th minute for tripping and afterwards, coach Kit Vela announced that Lambert has been prohibited from taking part in practices, games and conditioning. Lambert apologized for her actions, saying she was "deeply and wholeheartedly regretful," that "I let my emotions get the best of me in a heated situation," and that "I take full responsibility for my actions and accept any punishment felt necessary." Conference officals have endorsed New Mexico's discipline and said an internal review of "the overall dynamic involved in the match" would be conducted. Looks like someone needs a time-out... and a session in anger management.
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