UF Quarterback suspended after failing drug test

By CNW Reporter·Tuesday, October 13, 2015·1 min read

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The university announced the suspension at a news conference Monday.
Grier, who failed a drug test, said he took an over-the-counter supplement.
<p class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="144" data-total-count="313">Florida plans to appeal to reduce the suspension, which, according to N.C.A.A.
The Gators have already matched their regular-season win total from last year and have a commanding lead in the Southeastern Conference East race.</p>

University of Florida starting QB Will Grier has been suspended for one year for violating NCAA drug policy on performance-enhancing drugs. The university announced the suspension at a news conference Monday. Grier, who failed a drug test, said he took an over-the-counter supplement.

Florida plans to appeal to reduce the suspension, which, according to N.C.A.A. rules, could last one year and cost Grier one-quarter of his total college eligibility.

Grier and the Gators have been one of the most surprising teams in the country in their first year under coach Jim McElwain, a former Colorado State coach and Alabama assistant. The Gators have already matched their regular-season win total from last year and have a commanding lead in the Southeastern Conference East race.