One spit, two headlines, and a storm of blame. Just days after Jalen Carter’s ejection for spitting at Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott rocked the NFL, a Florida Gators player mirrored the same act, and paid the price. Now, fans and critics alike are drawing a direct line between the two.

The tweet from @PardonMyTake said it all: “WE GOT ANOTHER SPITTER.” The target this time wasn’t a star NFL quarterback, but South Florida offensive lineman Cole Skinner. The perpetrator was Florida Gators defensive lineman Brendan Bett , a redshirt sophomore transfer from Baylor. With 2:07 left on the clock and the No. 13 Gators clinging to a one-point lead, Bett came face-to-face with Skinner on the Bulls’ game-winning drive and spit right into his facemask.

The flag flew, the 15-yard penalty

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