JMU indefinitely suspends starting DT Robinson

(STATS) - James Madison, ranked 12th in the latest STATS FCS poll, has indefinitely suspended starting nose guard Simeyon Robinson for a "violation of

(STATS) - James Madison, ranked 12th in the latest STATS FCS poll, has indefinitely suspended starting nose guard Simeyon Robinson for a "violation of university and team policies."

The redshirt sophomore has keyed a Dukes run defense that has allowed 1.6 yards per carry - fourth-best in the FCS - and 122 total rushing yards in blowout victories over Morehead State and Lehigh. James Madison is the only 2-0 team in the Colonial Athletic Association and will begin conference play Saturday against Albany.

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"It is our hope that we can teach and mentor our young men to make the right choices," coach Everett Withers said in a statement, which added that the program would have no further comment on the matter.

Robinson has 2 1/2 tackles for loss and a half-sack in two starts this season after making six starts and four other appearances as a freshman in 2014, collecting six tackles for loss and 2 1/2 sacks.