Nashville high school football coach sued for allegedly 'clotheslining' a referee

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A high school referee is pursing legal action against a football coach for allegedly "clotheslining" him during a game in August.

Referee Trae Cardwell said he ended up in a hospital four days due to the incident. 

Cardwell was officiating a game between Maplewood High School and Hunters Lane High School in Nashville when he was allegedly clotheslined as he ran down the sideline in the second quarter.

Caldwell noted that he was making his way down Hunters Lane's sideline to officiate a punt.

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Referee Trae Cardwell is suing a Nashville high school football coach  (Fox News)

The Tennessean obtained video showing a referee, presumably Cardwell, running the field and eventually colliding with a coach as the coach pointed toward the field.

NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH SUED FOR ALLEGEDLY ‘CLOTHESLINING’ A REFEREE

Coaches are required to stay inside a buffer zone during live play. They are also restricted from walking onto the field during a game. In the video, the coach appears to be standing outside the coaches' designated area.

The official is seen rolling over to his stomach while his hands are on his head almost immediately after the collision.

Skyline of Nashville (Adina Olteanu via Getty Images)

According to a postgame report, Cardwell was provided with time to gather himself following the Incident. He was able to officiate the remainder of the game.

Thomas was not ejected from the game, but his team received a 15-yard penalty. 

Referee Trae Cardwell is suing a Nashville high school football coach (Fox News )

Once Cardwell got back home to Lexington, he had trouble