Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi's plans for a smooth start to training camp were knocked off course Friday when he suspended three players and dismissed a fourth — three of the four from a struggling defense that can't afford disruptions in practice time.
Junior safety Jordan Whitehead of Central Valley and senior linebacker Quintin Wirginis of Fox Chapel were suspended for the first three games, including high-profile, nonconference meetings with Penn State and Oklahoma State. Narduzzi said in a statement that the players violated team policy.
In addition, senior defensive end Rori Blair of Upper St. Clair was dismissed permanently for “conduct detrimental to the program,” and starting right guard Alex Bookser of Mt. Lebanon was suspended for the opener against Youngstown State after a DUI arrest in May.
Hmmm....guess Bookser is gonna be there for the Penn State game, just like we all knew. Don't think that's gonna save Nardoochie anyway.
Junior safety Jordan Whitehead of Central Valley and senior linebacker Quintin Wirginis of Fox Chapel were suspended for the first three games, including high-profile, nonconference meetings with Penn State and Oklahoma State. Narduzzi said in a statement that the players violated team policy.
In addition, senior defensive end Rori Blair of Upper St. Clair was dismissed permanently for “conduct detrimental to the program,” and starting right guard Alex Bookser of Mt. Lebanon was suspended for the opener against Youngstown State after a DUI arrest in May.
Hmmm....guess Bookser is gonna be there for the Penn State game, just like we all knew. Don't think that's gonna save Nardoochie anyway.
