Now, I’m not saying I think he should be suspended. I never saw the play, but it wouldn’t be the worst thing for Pitt if he was suspended for the Saturday game. Miami seems to think so.

University of Miami coach Larry Coker says that a “malicious” hit by Virginia Tech center Jake Grove injured Hurricanes defensive tackle Santonio Thomas during Saturday’s game.
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Thomas’ injury occurred with five minutes to play in the Hokies’ 31-7 victory. On a video provided by UM officials for reporters, Grove can be seen diving at Thomas’ knees moments after Virginia Tech tailback Kevin Jones was tackled nearly 10 yards away.

Grove’s hit drew an immediate reaction from UM safety Sean Taylor, who forearmed the Virginia Tech center in the head. Taylor drew a personal-foul penalty. Grove was not penalized.

Coker said he sent the tape of Grove’s hit to the Big East office and also telephoned two conference officials — Nick Carparelli Jr., associate commissioner for football, and John Soffey, director of football officiating — to complain.

Coker compared Grove’s actions to the attempted choke by Ohio State linebacker Robert Reynolds of Wisconsin quarterback Jim Sorgi during a pileup in their Big Ten game Oct. 11.

VT coach Frank Beamer seemed to concede that on tape the hit didn’t look good, but he felt better about it after talking the matter over with Grove. Glad that’s cleared up.