Ducks CB Harris suspended for an indefinite period, vs. LSU sit opener

6:34 AM Posted by Mario Galarza

Harris starred last season with six interceptions and a school-record four punt return TDs. (US Presswire)PORTLAND, Oregon/USA-Oregon Ducks coach chip Kelly has blocked Cliff Harris for an indefinite period after the cornerback for speeding was quoted while driving with a suspended license.


Harris, 20, was quoted Sunday morning after police said they used a suspended license in a rental car at 118 mph it clocked.


Kelley announced Wednesday the suspension to the school's compliance office said in that matter was looking as the car that drove Harris had rented out by an employee of the University.


 Harris starring last season with six interceptions and a school - record four punt return TDs. (US Presswire) Kelly announced in a statement that at least, Harris from Oregon's season opener against LSU Cowboys stadium in Texas on Sept. 3 rests.


After that, Harris' status would depending on its commitment to the football program rules.


"Cliff's future in Cliff's hands", said Kelly. "Make a way to represent the University of Oregon and the ability on the pitch is certainly much higher than a player this football program." Our behavior of Spotlight more important and is to a higher standard. "Until Cliff is able match the same standards that all of us must match remains his status."


Harris was drawn Sunday South of Albany, Oregon/United States, North of Eugene over about 4:35 pm PDT. Two other Oregon football players were passengers in the car. Police do not identify and they were not cited.


Oregon State police said Harris for driving with a suspended license and was quoted as exceeding the speed limit of 100 mph.


The fine for driving a vehicle is $1.148 faster than 100 mph. The fine for driving on a suspended license is $427.


It was unclear why Harris license has been suspended. He had at least once cited for speeding in Eugene, also with a suspended license.


The employees, who rented the car for their personal use, does not work in the athletic, Oregon spokesman Dave Williford said.


According to an e-Mail Exchange between the employees and the Register-Guard newspaper of Harris and an unidentified player asking them to extend the renting and compensates them for the use of the car. It was said, this is an other player-not Harris--she said the newspaper drive would be.


Attempts by the associated press, the workers to reach reports as Mindy Schmidling, identified in news were unsuccessful Wednesday.


The compliance Office School seeks to determine whether any NCAA rules were violated in the matter. The University had preliminary discussions with the PAC-10 and NCAA inquiry, Williford said.


Excellent, Harris as a sophomore last season at cornerback and on special teams. He had six interceptions and set you an entry Oregon with four punt for touchdowns returns.


Kelly said in a statement after the incident public was that the team of Harris lack of judgment was disappointed that he called unacceptable.


The ducks are currently subject to an investigation by the NCAA on the team using a few recruiting services. In March, the University was asked, documentation on the matter.


Oregon does not dispute that it paid two company information to potential recruits, but denies wrongdoing.


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