Wilson, Sippio Ejected for Going Into Stands

Adam Markowitz
Saturday July 31, 2010

TAMPA BAY -- With 0:41 remaining in the second quarter and the Orlando Predators leading the Tampa Bay Storm 42-14, a ruckus broke out at the St. Pete Times Forum. An altercation began in the stands between the Predators OL/DL Julius Wilson and some fans. Later on, WR Bobby Sippio joined the ruckus in the stands.

Brighthouse Sports Network reported that the altercation began over a football being thrown into the stands. Wide receiver Bobby Sippio had just caught a touchdown pass and threw the ball into the stands to his father. The ball was batted away. Wilson attempted to get the ball back to Sippio's father when the dispute broke out.

An Orlando Predators team representative later reported that the altercation involved Wilson's father. Per the team representative, the ball was handed to Wilson's father, who had the ball batted out of his hands. The ruckus broke out when fans were "kicking and punching" Wilson's father, who was knocked to the ground. Wilson retaliated by going into the stands. Sippio followed.

Both Wilson and Sippio were ejected from the game immediately before play could continue.

The Predators expect Wilson to be suspended for upcoming games, but no comment was made about the future status of Sippio.

Stay tuned to ArenaFan for further details.