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Hammerheads Player Suspended Indefinitely From Team

Posted: Jun 22, 2009 4:18 PM
Updated: Jun 22, 2009 7:55 PM

CORPUS CHRISTI - A member of the Hammerheads is facing criminal charges after he punched an official during Saturday night's game at the Robstown Fairgrounds.

Eli Ibraham was booked into the Nueces County Jail on an assault charge after striking official Joel Hilliard during the first quarter of a game with Abilene on Saturday. On Monday, the league took action as well.

Ibraham has been suspended indefinitely by the IFL. Commissioner Tommy Benizio called his actions disgusting, and said that once an Internet video feed is reviewed, a lifetime ban is a possibility.

Ibraham was ejected early in the game after getting two quick personal fouls and later came back on the field to confront Hilliard. No cameras actually caught the punch, as it came between plays. However, the result was clear. Hilliard immediately pressed charges. Ibraham posted a $1,000 bond on Sunday and is awaiting arraignment.

Hammerheads Owner Chad Dittman was at the game Saturday and said he wouldn't be surprised if Ibraham never plays in the IFL again.

Online Reporter: Sean Horejs

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