NC State OL Will Richardson suspended indefinitely after DWI arrest
NC State offensive lineman Will Richardson has been suspended indefinitely for violating team rules, the program announced Sunday.
According to multiple reports, the suspension stems from Richardson’s arrest for DWI early Sunday morning. The News & Observer is reporting that Richardson, 19, was arrested “in the vicinity of Hillsborough and Gardner Streets” near NC State’s campus in Raleigh.
The location of Richardson’s arrest could lead to a semester-long suspension.
Under university rules, students who get a DWI on or near campus are subject to semester suspension. Former football player Logan Winkles and former basketball player Staats Battle were recently punished accordingly for similar DWI charges.
If Richardson is suspended for the semester, he would be out for the rest of the regular season.
The 6-foot-6, 303-pound Richardson has started all eight games at right tackle for the Wolfpack. With Richardson suspended, redshirt freshman Tyler Jones is a likely candidate to slide into the starting role at right tackle. Jones started two games at left guard earlier in the year.
The Wolfpack dropped to 5-3 on the season with a loss to Clemson over the weekend. Next on the schedule is a road contest at Boston College next Saturday.
For more North Carolina State news, visit TheWolfPacker.com.
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