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Virginia Tech suspends Jeff Allen for one game

Feb 16, 2009

BLACKSBURG, Va. _  Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Jim Weaver announced on Monday that he has suspended men’s basketball player Jeff Allen for one game following his actions during Saturday night’s game at Maryland. The suspension will be served on Feb. 18, as the Hokies play at Virginia in an ACC contest.

“Jeff Allen’s gesture after he fouled out was inappropriate and unacceptable,” Weaver said in a statement.

Basketball coach Seth Greenberg said he was "extremely disappointed in Jeff Allen’s actions as he was leaving the court at the University of Maryland on Saturday night.

"I, in no way, condone his behavior and will deal with it appropriately. Jeff knows better and is extremely remorseful about the incident and apologizes for his actions.”

Allen also apologized in a statement.

“I know that type of behavior is unacceptable," Allen said. "It was a lapse in judgment during the heat of the moment.”