After being cited for driving with a suspended license after being caught speeding at 118mph, the Oregon Ducks have suspended Cliff Harris indefinitely. Coach Chip Kelly said in a statement released Wednesday that Harris will be suspended for at least the season opener September4th against the LSU Tigers in Cowboy Stadium. Kelly said that Harris can reduce his suspension by adhering to the rules of the football team, but that he will definitely miss the season opener.
"Cliff's future clearly is in Cliff's hands," Kelly said. "Earning an opportunity to represent the University of Oregon and this football program certainly rests far beyond a player's ability on the field of play. Our behavior out of the spotlight often is more important and will be held to a higher standard. Until Cliff is able to conform to the same standards all of us must comply with, his status will remain unchanged." (ESPN)
This is a huge blow for the Ducks. In order to beat a very talented LSU teams, they need all their big weapons. It's a virtual home game considering how close Louisiana is to Texas compared to how close Oregon is. I still think the Ducks have a really good shot at winning this game, but they really could have used the playmaking ability of Harris.
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