FB : Syracuse starting safety Phillip Thomas suspended for 1 year
UPDATED: Nov. 18, 6:41 p.m.
Syracuse safety Phillip Thomas is suspended from the football team for one year for a violation of Athletics Department Policy, according to a statement issued Friday night.
The reason for the suspension was not disclosed.
Thomas, a junior, leads the Orange and is tied for fourth in the nation with six interceptions
on the season. He played in all of SU’s 10 games and leads the team with 82 tackles on the season. Syracuse has a bye week this week, but there are two regular-season games left against Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
Thomas’ backup on SU’s depth chart is Jeremi Wilkes, who started earlier this season when strong safety Shamarko Thomas was out with an injury.
Published on November 16, 2011 at 12:00 pm
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