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EKU Suspends Player Who Sucker Punched Drew Barker

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.

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.