Kansas Jayhawks running back Pooka Williams has been suspended from the team after he was arrested on Thursday for suspicion of domestic battery against his girlfriend.
Head coach Les Miles — who was only just hired on Nov. 18 — said Williams will not be involved in any team activities while the university is investigating the claim made against him, according to Bleacher Report.
“We are aware of a reported incident involving Pooka Williams, and we are taking these allegations very seriously,” Miles said in a statement. “We have suspended Pooka from all team-related activities pending further investigation.”
KU RB Pooka Williams arrested on suspicion of domestic battery. Les Miles: "We are aware of a reported incident involving Pooka Williams and we are taking these allegations very seriously. We have suspended Pooka from all team-related activities pending further investigation.” pic.twitter.com/vk8HbjYKtJ
— Jesse Newell (@jessenewell) December 7, 2018
Officially, Williams was arrested for “knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship,” the Kansas City Star reported, but no further details have been released.
Williams was a 4-star recruit coming out of high school and was expected to contribute majorly to the Jayhawks this season and beyond. He ran for 1,125 yards as a freshman with seven touchdowns and an average of 7.0 yards per carry.
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