Tyler Graunke suspended!

About his suspension, Tyler said:
"When I heard 'suspended' it sounds a little extreme. I have some things I have to take care of as far as school. There are a lot of academic issues." (HA)

HA Note: "While suspended, Graunke will not be allowed to participate in the Warriors' off-season conditioning program. He has been told he needs to meet certain conditions to be reinstated in time for the start of spring practice in late March."

About how he needs to change his major, Tyler said:
"I have to get the proposal approved. I'm going through the process. ... It's not going to have an effect on spring ball or my eligibility. There are things I need to take care of." (HA)

HA Note: "Right before the first Super Games competition Wednesday, the team was told that Graunke would not be a participant in the off-season program. There are 10 teams in the Super Games composed of UH players, with each team earning — or losing — points based on academic and workout performances."

According to Tyler, Mack:
"told me to take a break from football, take care of what I need to do, and I'll be back. It's not a punishment. It's not a law-and-order problem. It's something I have to deal with." (HA)

Saying that he hopes "to be back" Monday, Tyler said:
"It'll be a week at the most." (HA)

About being suspended, Tyler said:
"I'm disappointed. I see the team working out together. I'm still working out." (HA)

"I remain committed to football. I have to take care of that other stuff. It's not going to be a problem." (HA)