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SEC, Florida Suspend Gators Assistant Jabbar Juluke Three Games Over LSU Pregame Altercation

The joint decision signals the SEC’s expectation that coaches de‑escalate confrontations during pregame tensions.

Overview

  • Juluke, Florida’s associate head coach and running backs coach, will miss games at Miami, vs. Texas on Oct. 4, and at Texas A&M on Oct. 11.
  • SEC commissioner Greg Sankey called Juluke’s conduct unacceptable, deemed the suspension appropriate, and warned that any future misconduct would draw harsher penalties.
  • Juluke apologized to both universities and to a “young athlete and his family,” saying he reacted in a manner he is not proud of and accepting full responsibility.
  • Multiple scuffles occurred during warmups at Tiger Stadium; an official threw a flag during a second skirmish, but no pregame penalties were assessed.
  • Florida’s Billy Napier and athletic director Scott Stricklin said Juluke accepted responsibility and retains their support, while specifics of his actions were not disclosed.