I do not want JJ to be kicked off the team

unless it is PROVEN he started the fight. as far as i know, we do NOT know who the instigator(s) were. a man should be able to defend himself. as far as the kicking thing goes, i struggle with why that is even relevant. how about biting? pulling hair? i understand that defending oneself is allowed legally as long as necessary force is used. since no weapons were used, it must be determined if kicking was necessary force (if it's proven JJ did that) and that seems iffy to me. i know there's a lot of gray area in this and any other fight but if JJ is not proven the instigator then i hope he gets less severe punishment (suspension, etc). JJ has never been in trouble before and i think he deserves some benefit of doubt, certainly until he's had his day in court.