Coker must go

Miami suspended 13 players for one game because of the brawl from this past weekend. What game will they be missing? Miami vs. DUKE. This is unacceptable. A professional football player got suspended for 5 games without pay for an equally brutal act, and these kids miss a game against Duke?

I don't understand these programs. Or maybe I do. What gets a player suspended at one school would get a few stadium step runs at places like Miami and Florida State. These coaches are not trying to educate, they are earning money for their university.

Lou Holtz on Mike & Mike on ESPN Radio called for Larry Coker's job this morning, and I think I would have to agree. Look at all this (AP)

-- Several Miami players fought with LSU players following the Tigers' 40-3 Peach Bowl win.

-- Shortly before the Miami-Louisville game Sept. 16, virtually the entire Hurricanes' roster jumped on the Cardinals logo at midfield, an act widely viewed as a taunting gesture. Afterward, some Miami players chided teammates for that incident.

-- A Miami player, Willie Cooper, was shot outside his home shortly before training camp began in what players contend was a robbery attempt. Meriweather returned fire; police said he acted legally.

-- Wide receiver Ryan Moore, who was suspended for the Peach Bowl for violating team rules, then suspended again for other infractions, is expected to be charged this week with misdemeanors stemming from an August fight with a woman. He hasn't played this season.

Yes, you are quite the teacher, Mr. Coker.

In drum corps, if you mess up, you're getting sent home, even if it's Finals night. BD 2000, Phantom 2003. Not in college sports, because there are alterior motives.