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This photo grab from YouTube shows Singletary punching Nate Linhart

“After reviewing the circumstances of the flagrant foul charged against Chris, coach Geno Ford and I have reached the decision to suspend him for Tuesday’s game,” said Laing Kennedy, Kent State’s Director of Athletics, “The interpretation from head referee Terry Wymer, who I have the utmost respect for, was that the action warranted a flagrant foul for a non-basketball play.  However Coach Ford and I feel the situation required additional attention and disciplinary action from our end.”

“This is strong and appropriate action from the administration and coaching staff at Kent State University,” said MAC Commissioner Rick Chryst. “The conduct that prompted the flagrant personal foul call in yesterday’s Akron contest, and subsequent game ejection of Chris Singletary, is isolated in nature and not at all reflective of the high respect that the Kent State basketball program, and truly the entire league, is known for.  In my view, this should return the focus in a very positive manner to the tremendous rivalry that exists between these two institutions.”

You tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bMGXC1AcWA