Sophomore running back Taibo Rodgers has been suspended by the University of Washington football team for a series of lapses that cost him past playing time and put his future career in serious jeopardy, according to a school spokesperson. .
In a statement, the school did not provide details of Rogers' recent arrest, but said it was gathering information and cooperating with Seattle police.
The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Rusher from Bakersfield, Calif., was suspended by Karen DeBoer in fall camp last August and was forced to miss the first two games against Boise State and Tulsa. It was done. The former coach said only that Rodgers broke the team's training rules, adding that the then-freshman did not violate any laws or NCAA rules.
In December, Rodgers left home when the Huskies played Oregon in the Pac-12 Championship Game in Las Vegas. There were many rumors online about the situation, but the first-year player was not charged with any wrongdoing by authorities. He was cleared to return to UW and play in the Sugar Bowl against Texas and the CFP Championship Game against Michigan.
Rodgers appeared in 12 games for the Huskies in his debut season, rushing 44 times for 184 yards and a long run of 22 yards. He also caught six passes for 72 yards and had a long reception for 47 yards.
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