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Sean Woods suspended: Morehead St. coach disciplined for confronting player

Sean Woods has been suspended for one game by Morehead State University. (Jason Szenes, Getty Images)

Sean Woods

Morehead State University basketball coach Sean Woods has been suspended for one game by the university for his actions in the team's 81-70 loss to Kentucky on Wednesday.

The Morehead State athletic department announced the suspension today on their web site.

“We recognize that the young men in our basketball program are students first and athletes second.  It is our expectation that our coaches are first teachers, who reflect the core values of the university which includes valuing the individual and treating people with respect.  Near the end of the game, Coach Woods’ interaction with one of our student-athletes fell short of that value and was unacceptable.

“We believe Coach Woods, while remorseful, is not above reproach.  Therefore, he will be suspended for Monday night’s game against Norfolk State.  This will allow Coach Woods to consider his action and behavior, and allow him time to contemplate the appropriate way to conduct himself with his players and on the sideline."