Colorado suspended junior wide receiver Markques Simas indefinitely from the football team, school officials said Wednesday.
In a statement released by the team, coach Dan Hawkins said: “Markques must rectify several matters. If he were to successfully complete a list of several issues, including processes by both the legal system and CU Office of Judicial Affairs, there is a slim possibility he could rejoin the team as a walk-on in the fall.”
Simas was also suspended by the team in February for violating team rules. He missed the 2008 season (academic issues) and the first two games in 2009 (breaking team rules).
The 6-foot-2, 215-pounder finished strong in 2009, with 31 catches for 463 yards in the final four games.
Buffs want bite of Apple.
Colorado is in negotiations with CSTV to play a football game in Yankee Stadium, athletic director Mike Bohn said in Kansas City during the Big 12 meetings here Wednesday.
The year and opponent are uncertain, Bohn said. Colorado’s football schedules are filled through 2013. However, Army appears a likely opponent. The Cadets, from nearby West Point, N.Y., will play the first game at the new Yankee Stadium on Nov. 20 vs. Notre Dame.
“We visited a little bit,” Bohn said. “We’re looking to do it. But it’s pretty preliminary.”
Bohn said financial guarantees weren’t discussed but money wasn’t the driving force for wanting to play the game.
“We have a great number of alumni in that part of the country,” he said. “We recruit a great deal of students in that part of the country. It’s appealing to be part of a game that’s nationally televised.”
Kickoff times set.
The kickoff time for CU’s home opener Sept. 18 against Hawaii has been set for 1:30 p.m. It will be Alfred Williams Day, as CU honors Williams, recently selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Also, kickoff for CU’s Oct. 2 home game against Georgia has been set for 2:30 p.m. and will be nationally televised by FSN.
John Henderson, The Denver Post
