sports Sept. 17, 2014

Florida State Suspends Accused Rapist Two Quarters for Screaming ‘Fck Her Right in the Pssy’

By Jessica Roy

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 30: Jameis Winston #5 of the Florida State Seminoles passes against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the first half of the Advocare Cowboys Classic at AT&T Stadium on August 30, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.

Photo: Tom Pennington/Getty Images

What gets you suspended at Florida State? Not a rape accusation, which barely jeopardized quarterback Jameis Winston’s Heisman campaign last year. But screaming an incendiary meme phrase on your college campus? That’s a half-game suspension, buddy.

USA Today reports that Florida State University has suspended Winston for the first two quarters of the team’s game against Clemson on Saturday for standing up on a table on the school’s campus and shouting “Fuck her right in the pussy,” a totally unfunny internet meme that originated as a hoax.

So, to recap: Being embroiled in a botched rape investigation? Win a Heisman. Shouting an offensive obscenity? You’re outta there (temporarily).

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