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N.C. State RB Shadrach Thornton suspended 2 games
N.C. State running back Shadrach Thornton will miss the first two games of the season.
Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren said Thursday that the senior is suspended for violating athletic department policy. According to the News & Observer, Doeren said the suspension stems from “a university issue that happened six months ago.” Doeren did not provide specifics.
This is the third suspension of Thornton’s N.C. State career. He missed a game in 2013 after a June 2013 misdemeanor assault arrest that involved his then-girlfriend. Those charges were later deferred.
Thornton also was hit with a marijuana possession charge in December 2013, but the charge was dropped and he did not miss any games.
The 6-foot-1, 218 pound Thornton led the Wolfpack with 907 rushing yards in 2014. He also had nine rushing touchdowns and 133 yards and a touchdown on 15 receptions. Overall in his career, Thornton has 2,369 yards and 16 touchdowns rushing.
In his absence, junior Matt Dayes will start at running back. Dayes had 573 yards and led the team with 13 rushing touchdowns last season. Dayes also had 32 catches for 321 yards and five touchdowns.
After missing home games against Troy and Eastern Kentucky, Thornton will be eligible to return to the field at Old Dominion on Sept. 19.
For more North Carolina State news, visit TheWolfPacker.com.
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