Eastern Kentucky University has suspended Patrick Graffree and teammate Colton Scurry for their parts in fights with Kentucky football players.
So Colton Scurry and Patrick Graffree have both been removed from the Eastern Kentucky football roster. Scurry as of five minutes ago.
— Jen Smith (@jenheraldleader) April 16, 2015
EKU Player That Sucker Punched Kentucky QB Drew Barker Has Been Removed From Team Roster http://t.co/IDLiE20rYS — College Spun (@CollegeSpun) April 16, 2015
Graffree, who transferred to EKU from UK, was caught on camera delivering a violent sucker punch to UK quarterback Drew Barker (WARNING: the video is graphic, raw footage):
Jen Smith of the Herald-Leader obtained the following statement from EKU:
In an emailed statement, Colonels Athletics Director Steve Lochmueller said the school is following its procedure in dealing with the events involving the players.
“Given the actions of these student-athletes, these players have been suspended from the EKU Football roster,” Lochmueller continued without naming any players specifically.
“Their future at the University will be determined pending the decision by personnel within our Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. This type of behavior will not be tolerated.”
