Simoni Lawrence suspension for head hit on Zach Collaros likely headed towards appeal

It seems Ticats linebacker Simoni Lawrence is going to fight the discipline handed down by commissioner Randy Ambrosie for his head shot on Riders quarterback Zach Collaros.

Hearing that the Simoni Lawrence suspension is likely headed towards an appeal/grievance by the #CFLPA. @CFLonTSN #TiCats #Riders

— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) June 19, 2019

Lawrence knocked Collaros from the game on Saskatchewan’s third offensive snap. The 30-year-old pivot underwent concussion protocol and did not pass. That meant he watched the rest of the Week 1 loss from the sideline. Lawrence was assessed a 25-yard roughing the passer penalty.

After a hearing on Saturday, Ambrosie doled out a two-game suspension for Lawrence stating the hit was “dangerous and reckless“. Hamilton’s defender is well within his right to appeal.

Some context on potential Lawrence appeal:
Last year in Hebert case, PA decided not to support an appeal. He was a repeat offender, unlike Simoni. Hebert still could have appealed on his own but didn’t.
If it gets filed shortly, it should get ruled on before #TiCats game on Sat

— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) June 19, 2019

For what it’s worth, Lawrence did express remorse in his only public comments since the incident.