Toeaina suspended, will miss Kentucky game

By News Sentinel staff

Monday, November 21, 2005

Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer announced Monday that senior offensive tackle Albert Toeaina has been suspended for Saturday's final regular-season game at Kentucky for inappropriate conduct after UT's loss to Vanderbilt.

Toeaina, a senior, was seen throwing his helmet and was accused of spitting on a camera man.



"I apologize, to all concerned, for my conduct after the Vanderbilt game," Toeaina said. "It was done out of anger and frustration. It is not reflective of what I have been taught by my family or my coach. I would like to thank coach Fulmer for the opportunity to be a part of the Tennessee Volunteers."



Fulmer said no other helmets were left on the field after the game except for that of senior quarterback Rick Clausen, who suffered a knee injury on the game's final play.