MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia is investigating whether some football players wore more than just helmets during the first two days of practice, which would be a violation of NCAA rules.
Mountaineers athletic department spokesman Michael Fra- gale said Tuesday the school is aware some players wore vests during the first two days of practice, when NCAA rules stipulate only helmets are allowed. He said the school is exploring further and if NCAA rules were violated, will declare a secondary infraction.
West Virginia began practice Saturday, just two days after the NCAA alleged the West Virginia football program committed five major violations and one secondary violation from 2005-09.
‘Noles lose two to injuries
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher said defensive lineman Moses McCray and running back Tavares Pressley will miss the season because of knee injuries.
McCray, a junior, had started 14 games in the past two seasons. He was injured Saturday.
Pressley, a junior, had nine carries for 40 yards last season. He was hurt Friday.
Fisher said neither player was hit. Both were injured while planting to make a cut.
Wilson a grisly Grizzlie?
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana coach Robin Pflugrad held Jimmy Wilson out of practice as the team began fall drills, after the cornerback was cited for misdemeanor assault.
“We are withholding Jimmy from practice for conduct distracting to the team,” Pflugrad said. “His return will be a day- to-day decision as we actively monitor the proceedings and gather the facts.”
Wilson, a senior who was granted an NCAA waiver to play his senior season after he was acquitted of first-degree murder in the June 2007 shooting death of his aunt’s boyfriend, was cited for allegedly biting a woman on the leg in a car at about 2:15 a.m. Friday. He pleaded not guilty Tuesday and asked for a jury trial, which was set for Nov. 23.
Attorney Paul Ryan said the alleged offense occurred in a vehicle occupied by Wilson and five other individuals.
“There were six people in the car and nobody else saw what happened,” Ryan said. “What occurred was either unintentional or it was playful. He’s pleaded not guilty, and he deserves a fair shake until all the facts are compiled and the investigation is completed. It’s a strange allegation.”
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