Why Celebratory Back-Flips are a Bad Idea [VIDEO]

From football to track and field to mixed martial arts, we've all seen the back-flip that an athlete suddenly decides is the best way to celebrate a touchdown or some other incredible move. However, the celebratory back flip, even though it may have been practiced hundreds of times, will go wrong at the worst possible moment.

Take the Davenport University student who, after receiving his diploma and shaking hands with all the university administration, decides a back flip is necessary. Unfortunately, his face ends up redder than the cap and gown that he is wearing. Yep, he got the attention he wanted.