Minnesota wide receiver Troy Stoudermire back from suspension
The Minnesota Golden Gophers have welcomed back star wide receiver Troy Stoudermire from a one week suspension. Stoudermire missed Minnesota’s game against Northern Illinois last week after being suspended by the club for ‘conduct detrimental to the team’.
Head coach Tim Brewster did not elaborate on the reasons why Stoudermire was suspended. However, the youngster did post on his Facebook page immediately after the suspension was announced that he was leaving the school and seeking out a more credible program.
Stoudermire did not leave the school and coach Brewster says the youngster has dealt with the issue and is ready to return this weekend, stating. “He understands his situation last week was self-inflicted. He’s been very remorseful about the situation and
how he handled it and he’s expressed it properly to me and to our football team.”
Stoudermire is an important part to the Gophers offence having made six receptions for 114 yards and earned a touchdown this season. Moreover, the junior is also the team’s kick returner and is averaging over 23 yard per return this season.
Stoudermire seems to have come to terms with the team, apologizing on his Facebook page, stating. “I deeply regret letting my emotions get the best of me. I handled this situation incorrectly and realize the consequences of my actions. We are all here for
one overall goal and that is to win championships. I hope we can move on from this and I will do anything to help my team.”
Nevertheless, Minnesota still has a long way to go having now lost three games in a row. The Gophers started off the season strong with a win over Middle Tennessee, however have faltered over the past three weeks, suffering defeats to South Dakota, USC and
Northern Illinois.
The Gophers will take on Northwestern at home this weekend.
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