Devin Dourisseau says he was essentially forced to resign from Avondale La Joya Community High School after scoring too many points.

From the East Valley Tribune:

In the middle of the third quarter of La Joya’s homecoming game — a 60-0 win over Copper Canyon — Dourisseau said he was approached by school athletic director Joe Williams. Williams, Dourisseau said, told him the school’s administrative staff wanted him to stop scoring, as the Lobos were already up 30 points. After their interaction, in which Dourisseau said he told Williams, 'no,' an assistant coach was approached by principal Stacie Almarez, who allegedly warned the him 'If you want ‘Double D’ (Dourisseau’s nickname) on the sidelines for Valley Vista (the team’s next opponent), you’d better stop scoring now.'

Dourisseau says he put in his backup players, even down to the third-stringers. His team ended up scoring five touchdowns in the second half of the game. One was a fumble return touchdown, one was an interception return touchdown and one was a kick return touchdown.

"I had second and third string guys in. But if I tell them to stop trying, what does that say about me as a coach? That’s not how I want to run my program," Dourisseau said.

The coach further explained his story to the Arizona Republic via a text message.

"I was threatened to be removed from the sideline for our game against Valley Vista if we scored another point. The AD and principal had a meeting with me [Monday] morning and basically told me I was in the wrong," Dourisseau said. "We had 1 special teams score and two defensive scores in the second half. My first team only scored once and we ran the ball with my 2nd and 3rd team running back and scored. Per the conversation, I stepped down because I was accused of wrongdoing and running up the score."

Dourisseau's team was 3-2 before he stepped down as head coach. He won his previous game 63-7 after losing the first two games 75-35 and 47-7.

The coach he was accused of running the score up against didn't even feel like that was the case. Copper Canyon coach Sean Freeman told the Arizona Republic his team just didn't play well.

"We shook hands and that was that," Freeman said. "When I got a phone call today (that Dourisseau was out as coach), I was surprised. To me, it was not that big a deal. We just got beat fair and square. It's football. And if you're not showing up with your A game that's what happens."

Dourisseau explained to the East Valley Tribune why he couldn't continue to work.

"If the other coach and the other team didn’t think we were running the score up, and nobody else did except them, that’s on them," he said. "Now that means they’re questioning my integrity, how I handle myself and my program, and that’s frustrating. I can’t work for an organization like that."

UPDATE: The coach has been reinstated, according to Arizona Central.

Dourisseau asked to have his job back three days after stepping down as the team's coach. The Tolleson Union High School District spokesperson had a short statement saying in part, "we want to clarify that Principal Almaraz never asked Coach Dourisseau to resign."

Dourisseau repeats that message in a letter he sent to the district. He says he made an "emotional decision" to step down as the team's coach after being frustrated officials complained about his win. He returned to coach Friday night where his team won, 48-7 over Valley Vista.

Here's Dourisseau's full statement, via Arizona Central:

To Whom It May Concern: My name is Devin Dourisseau. On Monday, September 30th, I made an emotional decision to resign as the Head Varsity Football Coach at La Joya Community High School. The decision came after a meeting with administration where we were unable to agree to disagree. As a result of my decision, an entire media and social media fiasco has erupted which was never my intention. I am a man of strong scruples and conviction, which aided my decision. My resignation however, has had the unintended purpose of hurting people. The La Joya administration, staff, community, students and mostly the players have been negatively impacted by my decision, which I truly did not want. I now would like to right any wrongs that my decision has caused. I would respectfully ask to rescind my resignation so I can make this right with all parties involved. The local and national attention has caused a black cloud to linger over our school, the football program, and our district. It has also caused our campus to be divided. If I am afforded the opportunity to continue coaching, I will put a considerable amount of effort into bringing back that positive light that has made our district shine through the years. I will also make sure to speak highly of everyone involved in an attempt to quell any negativity that has been shed on our school and district. My main concern is the well-being of our staff, students, community and athletes. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time. Sincerely,

Devin Dourisseau

Dourisseau's team is now 4-2 on the year.