This could be cause for suspension … a long one.
In Friday’s game between Louisiana Tech and UTEP — won by the Bulldogs, 24-10 — Tech linebacker Brevin Randle stomped on the head of UTEP offensive lineman after a play.
Update: Randle has been suspended indefinitely.
BREAKING: Louisiana Tech has suspended LB Brevin Randle indefinitely after stepping on a UTEP lineman last night.
Statement from AD Eric Wood below: pic.twitter.com/nGXOGu71Hm
— Matt Belinson (@BelinsonMatt) September 30, 2023
It happened on a pileup as players were chasing a fumble from Miner quarterback Jake McNamara. Randle got up off the ground before Hubbard, partly because he pushed him down by his head as leverage, then kicked him in the head/neck area. Hubbard visibly writhed in pain after the play.
It was caught on camera, but an official on the spot was looking at the pile where the ball was and didn’t see the stomp. UTEP coach Dana Dimel may have, but his screams for justice went unanswered and Louisiana Tech came away with the ball. He also might have been asking for a targeting call, which likewise wasn’t called.
“The referee, who I really admire, came over at halftime and very gentlemanly said that he missed it,” Dimel said. “That’s part of the game. He (the official) was a class act, I really appreciated that.”
Packers star Aaron Jones, who played college ball at UTEP, was not happy.
No place for this in football !!! https://t.co/zxJVcftfdi
— Aaron Jones 3️⃣3️⃣ (@Showtyme_33) September 30, 2023
Brings back bad memories of Albert Haynesworth and Andre Gurode.