Miami and Florida International Take Further Action in Wake of Brawl

The fallout from Saturday's brawl between Miami and Florida International continues, with Miami extending the suspension of one player indefinitely and FIU dismissing two players. (By Andrew Innerarity -- Associated Press)

The University of Miami extended the suspension of one player and said further disciplinary measures will be taken in the wake of Saturday's sideline-clearing brawl with Florida International at the Orange Bowl.

Sophomore safety Anthony Reddick was suspended indefinitely after further consultation yesterday with the ACC, the university said. Reddick charged across the field, helmet raised over his head, and slammed it into an opposing player during the melee.

Meanwhile, the Golden Panthers took a much harsher stance -- dismissing two players, Chris Smith and Marshall McDuffie Jr. , and extending the suspensions of all other 16 sanctioned players indefinitely.

"I've run out of words," Florida International Coach Don Strock said.

Smith and McDuffie will remain on scholarship at FIU.

One-game suspensions for Reddick and 12 Miami teammates were announced Sunday. Other disciplinary measures for the players may include community service and other unspecified actions, the university said in a statement.

University of Miami President Donna Shalala said in an open letter that the fight was "outrageous."

"Regardless of who started it, this was an embarrassing display of unsportsmanlike behavior," Shalala wrote.

The ACC and Miami (4-2) suspended Reddick, Carlos Armour , Chris Barney , James Bryant , Tyrone Byrd , DajLeon Farr , Ryan Hill , Bruce Johnson , Charlie Jones , Brandon Meriweather , Brian Monroe , Derrick Morse and Randy Phillips . All will miss Saturday's game at winless Duke.

Meantime, former Miami player Lamar Thomas lost his TV analyst job over comments he made during the game.

"Now, that's what I'm talking about," Thomas said as the brawl raged out of control. "You come into our house, you should get your behind kicked."

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