Big Storm Brewing Bans New Orleans Saints Lattimore After Bucs Fight

CLEARWATER, FL - Big Storm Brewing Co. in Tampa Bay is banning for life New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore following his fight with Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans. The move by Clearwater-based Big Storm comes after a New Orleans restaurant announced it is banning Mike Evans for life following an altercation in last week's game.

During last Sunday's game in New Orleans, Evans ran over to Lattimore after seeing him get physical with Tom Brady and Leonard Fournette, and a confrontation ensued. Both Evans and Lattimore were ejected following the brawl, but only Evans received a one-week suspension.

"Mike was defending his quarterback like any good teammate would do," said L.J. Govoni, co-owner of Big Storm Brewing. 

"We love and support the Bucs whole-heartedly, so if restaurants in New Orleans want to ban one of the best players in our franchises’ history, the least we can do is return the favor. Big Storm is taking a stand for our team and Mike by letting Marshon Lattimore know he is not welcome at any of our locations across Florida." Big Storm also has locations in Orlando, Odessa, and Cape Coral.

The company is also honoring Evans by making a specialty cocktail named after the wide receiver.

The "Evans Punch" is made with Big Storm raspberry and vanilla vodkas, Big Storm silver rum, lime juice, cranberry juice, sweet 'n' sour, and grenadine.

"Our bartenders wanted the 'Evans' to resemble the team colors, and they made sure the cocktail packs a punch," added Govoni. "Since Mike won't be able to play in Sunday’s game, he is more than welcome to join us at Big Storm as we cheer on the Bucs. We’d love to make him an 'Evans' and toast in his honor."

This Sunday's Tampa Bay Buccaneers game versus the Green Bay Packers kicks off at 4:25 p.m. 

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