To Speak or Not to Speak

This whole case is completely blown out of proportion, in my eyes; I see that he is being looked at the wrong way. We have a Freedom of Speech, as shown in the constitution, and I think that this should apply here. Was what the coach said wrong of him? Yes, it was very wrong, and he should feel ashamed of himself for saying what was said. I also believe that because he has a freedom of speech, he should not be punished for what he said, and he should not get punished nearly as hard as he has. I don't think the suspension should be as long, and should be much shorter than what it is now.