Central Michigan could play without star rusher against Kansas
Central Michigan will likely be without one of its top players for its road game at Kansas on Saturday.
Star running back Thomas Rawls, a former transfer from Michigan, has been suspended for a violation of team rules, Central Michigan announced this week.
Rawls, who didn’t play last weekend in a 40-3 loss to Syracuse, has been charged with three felonies, stemming from a theft of a purse at a casino in Michigan, according to the Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun.
He rushed for 121 yards in a season-opening victory against Chattanooga, and recorded 30 carries for 155 yards in a 38-17 win over Purdue on Sept. 6.
“I’d be kind of surprised if he played this week; sign me up for that,” KU coach Charlie Weis said on Tuesday. “But I’ve got my own guys’ issues on and off the field. I don’t wish bad on anyone else, but I think that the kid is a legitimate frontline player.”
▪ Junior T.J. Semke has supplanted Andrew Bolton as the starter at tackle, according to the latest depth chart. Senior receiver Nick Harwell is now listed as the starting punt returner.
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This story was originally published September 16, 2014 at 8:51 PM with the headline "Central Michigan could play without star rusher against Kansas."