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Monday, October 24, 2011

Arizona-UCLA Game Streaker: Jace Lankow Facing Felony Charge - Video

The Arizona Wildcats stomped the UCLA Bruins 48-12 in a game marred by a brawl and interrupted by a fake ref / streaker. Never a dull moment in Tucson, AZ.

Four Arizona Wildcats have been suspended for their actions on Thursday night against the UCLA Bruins. After a fan dressed as a referee snuck onto the field and streaked across Arizona Stadium, a fight broke out between the two teams. An official release from UA has the details on the suspensions:
"Arizona defensive backs Shaquille Richardson, Jourdon Grandon, Mark Watley and Lyle Brown have been suspended by the league following a Pac-12 review of the shoving match and fight between UA and UCLA just before halftime of the Cats' 48-12 football victory on Thursday. Six UCLA players also received suspension.
Richardson and Grandon will serve full-game suspensions, while Watley and Brown will have to miss the first half of Arizona's game at Washington Oct. 29.

Richardson, a starting cornerback, was ejected from the game immediately after the fracas on Thursday and did not play in the second half. Grandon has started several games as a nickel back, while Watley and Brown are key backups and special teams players.

Athletic director Greg Byrne, interim head coach Tim Kish and Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott all weighed in on the situation:

"It was an unfortunate incident and one with consequences that we fully understand and support," Arizona athletics director Greg Byrne said. "The University of Arizona in no way accepts such behavior from student-athletes."

"I'm disappointed for Arizona and UCLA," interim Arizona head coach Tim Kish said. "The altercation was a black mark on what was a good game for us. We know that players get excited and driven during games, but composure has to be maintained throughout. We'll learn from this and grow."
In handing down the suspensions, Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott said, "The conference is extremely disappointed in the actions of the student-athletes involved in this incident. It is unacceptable behavior and violated conference rules, as well as NCAA fighting rules. I have taken these actions today because it is imperative that we hold our student-athletes and coaches to the highest standards of sportsmanship," Scott said.

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