Ouch, brah.
While Michigan State awaits word from the Big Ten about the unsportsmanlike conduct of defensive end William Gholston, Miami has taken swifter action against defensive tackle Micanor Regis, who did his own sucker punching this past weekend.
But, unlike Gholston, Regis’ cheap shot was literally below the belt.
Video from Miami’s 30-24 win over North Carolina this past weekend shows Regis (No. 54) giving a swift jab to the groin of UNC receiver Dwight Jones. Regis has been suspended for UM’s next game against Georgia Tech.
But a punch to the fellas? Come on, man. That’s way against guy code.
“Micanor’s actions in the North Carolina game will not be tolerated,” coach Al Golden said in a statement. “We expect our players to represent our program with class on and off the field, and when they do not, there are consequences. Quite honestly I’m embarrassed and I just apologized to Coach [Everett] Withers and shared that sentiment.
“We do not teach, nor will we ever condone this type of behavior in our football program.”
“I’m truly sorry for my foolish actions Saturday during the North Carolina game,” Regis said in his own statement. “It was hurtful, wrong and embarrassing to both football programs, to both schools and to the millions of college football fans that were watching. Specifically, I want to apologize to Dwight Jones, Coach Withers and the entire UNC football team. I am hoping and praying that you all forgive me for my actions.”
Earlier this year, Illinois linebacker Jonathan Brown kneed a Northwestern lineman during a game, a foul that cost him a game against Indiana.
