Florida assistant football coach suspended for 3 games over pregame altercation

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Florida crocodile Assistant football coach Jabbar Juluke was suspended for three games Tuesday for his role in a pre-match quarrel before the team lost to LSU.

The SEC and the Crocodile Program jointly announced the suspension of the running guard coach, who is also the deputy head coach led by Billy Napier.

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Florida Gators’ associate head coach Jabbar Juluke held a fall football practice during Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at the University of Gainesville, Florida. (Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun)

“Jabbar Juluke’s behavior in the pre-match dispute reflects that behavior is unacceptable and does not match the standards of the Southeast Conference,” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said in a statement. “The situation where the coach is expected to be the leader and reduce the tense, in which case this has not happened. This pause is appropriate and any future misconduct by Jabbar Juluke will lead to more severe disciplinary action.”

From crocodile and tiger Participate in pre-match events. However, Juluke’s participation was not clarified in the SEC release.

He apologized for his role and suggested that an incident happened with the Tigers player.

Florida Gators’ deputy head coach, Jabbar Juluke, who ran afterwards waved to the Florida Gators with Tony Livingston (86) against the Long Island Sharks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matt Pendleton/Imagn image)

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He said: “First of all, I want to apologize to the University of Florida and LSU, their team, staff and fans. By ESPN. “On Saturday, I responded in a way that I was not proud of. I had no excuses for my behavior and I took full responsibility for my behavior. During this game, emotional situations and adverse reactions occurred. I regret my reaction and I am committed to using this moment to enhance my emotional wisdom.

“I know we expect more as coaches, and I am committed to meeting that expectation. I believe that growth is ownership and learn from the bad guys. I intend to use this situation as a teaching moment, not only for myself, but for me. Again, I offer the most sincere apology to the institutions involved and the institutions and families involved.”

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