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SEC and Florida Suspend Jabbar Juluke for Three Games Over LSU Pregame Altercation

The punishment underscores the SEC’s expectation that coaches de-escalate confrontations.

Overview

  • Juluke will miss Florida’s games against Miami, Texas on Oct. 4, and Texas A&M on Oct. 11 under a joint SECUF suspension.
  • SEC commissioner Greg Sankey labeled the behavior unacceptable and warned that any future misconduct would draw harsher penalties.
  • Juluke issued a public apology to both universities, their teams and fans, and to the young athlete and family, taking full responsibility.
  • Florida coach Billy Napier said the conduct fell short of program standards, and athletic director Scott Stricklin noted Juluke’s acceptance of responsibility.
  • Reports have not specified Juluke’s exact actions during two pregame scuffles at Tiger Stadium, where a thrown flag produced no assessed infractions.