Brandon Spikes Eye Gouging Video: Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes has been suspended after being caught on video trying to gouge the eyes of Georgia running back Washaun Ealey during Saturday’s 41-17 win in Jacksonville.
On Monday, Florida coach Urban Meyer suspended Spikes for the first half of Saturday’s game against Vanderbilt. The SEC later released a statement saying that no further punishment would be issued.
“The Southeastern Conference has reviewed and accepted the disciplinary actions taken by the University of Florida regarding football student-athlete Brandon Spikes. The university suspended Spikes for the first half of its next game (vs. Vanderbilt, Nov. 7) for an unsportsmanlike act during the Gators’ last game (vs. Georgia, Oct. 31).”
“I accept responsibility for my actions and I accept the consequences of my actions,” Spikes said on Monday. “I would like to apologize to my team and the coaching staff and Washun Ealey. Football is a very physical and emotional game, but there is no excuse for my actions.”
The video of Spikes trying to gouge Ealey’s eyes has been widely spread on the Internet.
[video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltE7bg-Vwsw&feature=related]
