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McMaster’s head football coach has landed in hot water.

The university released a statement on Tuesday saying that Greg Knox has been suspended for one game by Ontario University Athletics.

The suspension is in relation to a incident during the last Marauder game against Wilfrid Laurier University on Sept. 22, the university says.

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CHML News has learned that Knox charged down the sidelines and got into an altercation with a member of the sideline crew.

He received a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty.

The university says it’s placed Knox on leave pending the results of a review of the incident. Assistants Tom Flaxman and Scott Brady will serve as interim head coaches, the university said.

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Knox has been head coach of the Marauders football program for the past two seasons. Before that, he was the Marauders defensive co-ordinator.

McMaster plays its next game on Friday, when they host Queens. It’s an 11 a.m school-day game start.