Oregon quarterback Jeremy Masoli has been suspended from the Oregon team for the entire 2010 season by coach Chip Kelly after pleading guilty to burglary on Friday.
“He does have a redshirt season available to him if he chooses to do that,” Kelly said.
Masoli pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal that reduced his charge from a felony to a misdemeanor. Gerrett Embry pleaded the same.
Both have been sentenced to 12 months of probation and 140 hours of community service. They must also pay $5,000 restitution to the victims of the crime.
Unfortunately, I can’t take a Chip Kelly suspension too seriously. If you remember last year, running back LeGarrette Blount was suspended for the year for trying to start a riot with fans after a game, but was reinstated when the team needed another running back.
I have a feeling Masoli will be reinstated if the team loses a few games on the grounds “exemplary behavior.” But you and I both know the real reason would be to save Kelly’s job.
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