October 13, 2004

Zook Involved in Frat House Incident

Florida Gators Head Coach Ron Zook was involved in a September 16 confrontation at the Pi Kappa Phi house.

According to police reports, Zook was present during a confrontation between fraternity members and several football players over a fight. UF's Director of Greek Life witnessed Zook arguing with fraternity members during the incident, according to his statement.

Other witnesses concurred with the Greek Life director and said Zook threatened to get the fraternity kicked off campus. Zook denies making any threats.

The incident stemmed from a scuffle the day before in which 3 football players were involved. Fraternity members were charged with disorderly conduct over the previous incident, but not the 3 players involved. They were Steve Rissler, Billy Griffin and Drew Miller.

Police reports indicated that Zook and 10 to 15 football players were at the frat house during the confrontation. Zook reportedly also threatened one of the fraternity members individually. An Assistant A.D. for Compliance who showed up told police that Zook didn't "initiate" the incident.

While Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley called the incident "unacceptable", law enforcement officials have said Zook did nothing criminal.

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