Norton suspended for Wake Forest game following arrest
Kicker Ryan Norton has been suspended for Syracuse’s game against Wake Forest on Saturday following his arrest late Friday morning, SU Athletics confirmed on Wednesday night.
“Ryan Norton has been suspended for Syracuse’s game against Wake Forest due to a violation of team rules,” SU head coach Scott Shafer said in a statement. “He will return for the following game.”
Norton was charged for resisting arrest and underage possession of alcohol at 2:05 a.m. on Friday, according to police reports.
Norton took over the starting job for Ross Krautman against Wagner on Sept. 14 after the senior suffered a season-ending, hip-related injury. Norton has converted 4-of-6 field goals this season and 17-of-18 extra points.
Shafer said in early October that punter Riley Dixon would serve as the emergency kicker should Norton be unable to play. Dixon, who made the team as a walk-on in 2011, has not kicked a field goal or extra point in his collegiate career.
Published on October 30, 2013 at 7:02 pm
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