Florida Gators quarterback Will Grier suspended

The Florida Gators will be without starting quarterback Will Grier for the remainder of the season for a violation of NCAA rules. Grier will be able to appeal the ruling but will remain ineligible during the appeal process.

“I wanted an opportunity to meet with our football team before we talked about this.’’ Mac on Grier not playing this week or near future. He took a supplement, an over the counter supplement with something banned in it.”

“I took an over the counter supplement that had something in it,” Grier said. “I did not check with the medical staff before taking it. I really hope that people can learn from this, learn from my mistake. I’m really, really sorry to everyone. Just really sorry.”

Grier has started five of the Gators six games this season, leading the No. 8 Florida Gators to a 6-0 start and 4-0 start in Southeastern Conference play. Grier has completed 106-of-161 (65.8%) passes this season for 1,204 yards and 10 touchdowns. He’s added two more touchdowns on the ground along with 116 yards on 36 carries.

The Florida Gators offense has shown signs of maturation throughout the season before stalling last week against the Missouri Tigers on the road.

For more on this story continue on HERE to read what Jim McElwain and Will Grier had to say.

Nick de la Torre
A South Florida native, Nick developed a passion for all things sports at a very young age. His love for baseball was solidified when he saw Al Leiter’s no-hitter for the Marlins live in May of 1996. He was able to play baseball in college but quickly realized there isn’t much of a market for short, slow outfielders that hit around the Mendoza line. Wanting to continue with sports in some capacity he studied journalism at the University of Central Florida. Nick got his first start in the business as an intern for a website covering all things related to the NFL draft before spending two seasons covering the Florida football team at Bleacher Report. That job led him to GatorCountry. When he isn’t covering Gator sports, Nick enjoys hitting way too many shots on the golf course, attempting to keep up with his favorite t.v. shows and watching the Heat, Dolphins and Marlins. Follow him on twitter @NickdelatorreGC