Pac-10 Report: UCLA Starts With Two Suspensions, More May Be Coming

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UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel's team may have bigger problems than whether its "Jekyll and Hyde" tendencies will keep the Bruins (3-3, 1-2) from a bowl game.

Two players, Josh Smith and Morrell Presley, will be suspended for the Oregon game on Oct. 21 for a violation of team rules. Smith is a reserve wide receiver and kickoff returner. Presley is a "F-Back," a hybrid fullback/tight end.

UCLA, in a news release, declined further comment, citing federal and state student privacy laws.

The Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday that at least three starters were expected to be suspended for the Oregon game. One report from the Orange County Register said "up to six players" could be suspended.

The Times reports that other players may be going through an appeals process.

Neuheisel said he could not comment on Tuesday's weekly Pac-10 coaches teleconference.

"I can't have any comment on that right now," Neuheisel said.

 

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