When the University of New Mexico soccer player Elizabeth Lambert grabbed a fistful of ponytail and whiplashed an opponent to the turf, the clock began ticking on her 15 minutes of infamy.

The blogosphere erupted in protest and support, and Facebook—one barometer of the public mood—blossomed with more than 25 groups devoted to "the loco Lobo," who has been "suspended indefinitely" from play. Herewith, a sampling of the Facebook groups:

Elizabeth Lambert is my hero

Elizabeth Lambert Appreciation Society of the UK

Elizabeth Lambert Fanclub!

Elizabeth Lambert for President!

Elizabeth Lambert should be banned from NCAA

Don't beat your kids ... let Elizabeth Lambert do it for you!

I'm glad Elizabeth Lambert is not my girlfriend

Elizabeth Lambert made me love soccer!

Ban Elizabeth Lambert of New Mexico from college soccer

Elizabeth Lambert and UNM soccer play dirty!

I love the way Elizabeth Lambert plays soccer

People against Elizabeth Lambert

Elizabeth Lambert, a highly dislike group