Florida quarterback Will Grier has lost his appeal to reduce a year-long suspension by the NCAA, the school confirmed Friday night.
The story was first reported by the Orlando Sentinel.
Grier’s 12-month suspension for performance enhancing drugs was announced on Oct. 13, and coach Jim McElwain said the school would appeal the NCAA’s ruling.
According to the report from the Sentinel, the quarterback and his lawyer, Clay Townsend, had the appeal heard via conference call on Monday.
During the Oct. 13 press conference, Grier said he took an over-the-counter supplement and did not check with the team’s training staff to ensure it was free of any banned NCAA substances.