https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBLHZ5OOF3M
On Monday night, Seton Hall’s Sterling Gibbs walloped Villanova’s Ryan Arcidiacono in the face with a punch as the players wrestled for a loose ball. The punch resulted in a flagrant 2 foul and a subsequent ejection. With a suspension looming over his head, Gibbs took to Twitter to apologize.
Man that's not who I am. I'm sorry to my family, friends, fans, and team for being an embarrassment. Even more sorry to @RyArch15 .. I let
— Sterling Gibbs (@SterlingGibbs4) February 17, 2015
My emotions get the best of me and that wasn't acceptable at all. I hope you're alright and I will face any consequences coming.
— Sterling Gibbs (@SterlingGibbs4) February 17, 2015
Sorry again @RyArch15 it really is weighing heavy on my heart.
— Sterling Gibbs (@SterlingGibbs4) February 17, 2015
On one hand, he seems genuinely disturbed by his actions. On the other hand, he jacked someone with a cheap shot as they were lying on the ground. Outside looking in, the conference has to come down hard on Gibbs. A five-game suspension looks like a real possibility.
UPDATE: Seton Hall announced Gibbs will be suspended two games.
