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bustersports.com - 25 days ago
Brandon Spikes' Suspension: One Whole Half
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Florida obviously takes the whole "playing clean" thing pretty seriously.
Florida Gators linebacker Brandon Spikes suspended for first half
sports.espn.go.com - 25 days ago
Florida Gators linebacker Brandon Spikes suspended for first half
— sports.espn.go.com — Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes, who was seen shoving his hand into the top of Georgia running back... Washaun Ealey's facemask last weekend, will be suspended for the first half of Saturday's SEC game against Vanderbilt. (more) Florida Gators linebacker Brandon Spikes suspended for ...

Comments vote down Roll 'Bama Roll found this 25 days agofound this
Georgia Fullback Gouges Brandon Spikes in the First Quater (video)
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Georgia Fullback Gouges Brandon Spikes in the First Quater (video)
— youtube.com — I'm sure if you're watching this you've seen Brandon Spikes gouge a UGA running back late in... the game. You didn't see the why. Not saying that it makes it ok... (more) Georgia Fullback Gouges Brandon Spikes in the First ...

Comments vote down The Sporting Blog found this 25 days agofound this
The Dark Art Of Dirty Play (Now with a suspension update!)
alligatorarmy.com - 25 days ago
The Dark Art Of Dirty Play (Now with a suspension update!)
— alligatorarmy.com — [Update 1pm] Spikes gets suspended for the first half against Vandy by Meyer. See, this is why... the SEC actually has to do something. Meyer is damned if he does, damned if he don't. This is like getting in a fight at school because someone makes fun ... (more) The Dark Art Of Dirty Play (Now with a suspension update!)

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Brandon Spikes Was Gouging Eyes
FanHouse — by Michael Katz Filed under: College SportsIn a metaphorical sense, the Florida Gators abused Georgia in a 41-17 beat down on Saturday. But also, in a quite literal sense, linebacker Brandon Spikes attempted to gouge the eyes of Bulldog running back Washuan Ealey. Florida has suspended Spikes for the first half of Saturday's game against Vanderbilt. Reached for comment, Brandon Spikes did not say, "Captain Insano shows no mercy." But I wish he had. Brandon Spikes Was Gouging Eyes originally appeared ...

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Brandon Spikes will gouge your eyes out.....
Outside the Boxscore — ... arguably their best defensive player. Some Georgia fans would explain to you that the video above is proof that Spikes is a dirty player. In the middle of the third quarter, Georgia running-back Waushaun Easley takes a handoff up the middle and is tackled Spikes who decided to pull some extra-curricular activity to the eye-region of Easley's helmet. It's tough to tell if he does go for the eyes since we cannot tell from the replay. The Florida Gators decided to suspend Spikes for a half. Yep, that's right, a half. I wonder what the SEC wil say about ...

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Rumors and Rants — AnnaLynne McCord dressed up as a superhero this weekend. I hope she knew it was Halloween and didn’t just think that was an acceptable outfit to party in. Jonathan Toews and Adam Burish are Dumb and Dumber. Fan-freaking-tastic - Not Qualified to Comment Brandon Spikes got suspended one whole half for gouging that dude’s eye. One WHOLE half - Buster Sports Hey, Darren Rovell, you’re a f*cking dick - Deadspin Did some one say Christopher Walken reading Lady GaGa lyrics? You had me at ...

Brandon Spikes Will Suspend Himself The Whole Game
Buster Blog — * This is an update to Brandon Spikes Eye Gouging and Brandon Spikes Suspension * SEC Football Expert Tommy Tuberville said that the Florida Gators played some of their best football of the year against the Dawgs this past Saturday. People are still talking about the game, but it has less to do with the game and more with one play. So here is the latest in Eye-Gate... Spikes has decided to sit himself out for the entire game against Vanderbilt. He broke the news after practice on Wednesday. He seems to feel it is the best way to put all of the criticism to rest. From Gatorsports.com :"I really don't want to be a distraction to the team," ...

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by FanHouse Newswire GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes has had his suspension for apparently trying to gouge the eyes of a Georgia running back increased to a full game. Coach Urban Meyer says it was in the best interest of the team for Spikes to serve a full-game ...
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by FanHouse Newswire GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes has had his suspension for apparently trying to gouge the eyes of a Georgia running back increased to a full game. Coach Urban Meyer says it was in the best interest of the team for Spikes to serve a full-game ...
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes has had his suspension for apparently trying to gouge the eyes of a Georgia running back increased to a full game.
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GAINESVILLE -- Some interesting news to report tonight. After Wednesday's practice, Florida coach Urban Meyer announced that linebacker Brandon Spikes will now be suspended for the entire game against Vanderbilt for Spikes' attempt to gouge the eyes of Georgia running back Washaun Ealey.  ...
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Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes has had his suspension for apparently trying to gouge the eyes of a Georgia running back increased to a full game.
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With all the negative attention "weighing heavy on his heart," Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes asked to serve a full-game suspension for apparently trying to gouge the eyes of a Georgia running back.
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