Quote:Five North Carolina State University football players have been disciplined for violating the university's code of conduct for an on-campus gathering involving alcohol and marijuana, officials said Tuesday.

Investigators determined the five freshmen participated in a July 21 gathering in a student's room at Wolf Village apartment complex, at 2610 Wolf Village Way. All five players were on campus for summer classes.

The investigation began after three sexual assault allegations were lodged following the party. University police turned over the evidence collected to the Wake County District Attorney's Office.

N.C. State Police Chief Jack Moorman said that the investigation into the alleged assaults is ongoing, but his investigators reached a point where they could turn some findings over to the university's Title IX Office and the Athletics Department.

Quote:Doeren said Antoine Thompson and Kevince Brown have been dismissed for the team, while Isaiah Moore, Erin Collins and Xavier Lyas have been suspended.

“We have a locker room full of young men committed to representing our University with integrity and respect, and have created a strong culture for NC State Football through our leadership program," Doeren said in a statement. "We had five freshmen, two of whom have been dismissed, who made poor decisions that don’t align with the values of our program and each has been handled accordingly.

"Although I’ve disciplined these players for violations of the Student Athlete Code of Conduct, I want to make it clear that I respect due process in the University and legal proceedings," he continued. "Our players understand that I’m going be firm but fair when it comes to discipline."

Quote:Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman said her office is "still in the process of reviewing the case."

Athletics Director Debbie Yow said further discipline could be warranted, pending criminal charges.

"Should any student-athlete be charged with sexual misconduct by legal authorities, he will immediately be suspended from the team," Yow said in a statement. "That said, it is extremely important to respect due process for the student-athletes."

In addition to the criminal investigation, N.C. State administrators are conducting a Title IX investigation to determine if the players violated the school's code of student conduct.

(08-22-2017 10:55 PM)Hokie Mark Wrote:  Do NOT tell me the Wolfpack are going to lose to the Gamecocks again!

(08-22-2017 11:18 PM)Kaplony Wrote:  

(08-22-2017 10:55 PM)Hokie Mark Wrote:  Do NOT tell me the Wolfpack are going to lose to the Gamecocks again!

I don't believe any of the players affected were counted on playing major roles this year. If they lose to the chickens I doubt this will play a role.

(08-23-2017 01:47 PM)TexanMark Wrote:  

(08-22-2017 11:18 PM)Kaplony Wrote:  

(08-22-2017 10:55 PM)Hokie Mark Wrote:  Do NOT tell me the Wolfpack are going to lose to the Gamecocks again!

I don't believe any of the players affected were counted on playing major roles this year. If they lose to the chickens I doubt this will play a role.

But it hurts going down the road...

Cuse has lost guys due to medical stuff and buffoonery like this...the easiest fix is to grab JUCO guys.

(08-23-2017 02:11 PM)Kaplony Wrote:  

(08-23-2017 01:47 PM)TexanMark Wrote:  

(08-22-2017 11:18 PM)Kaplony Wrote:  

(08-22-2017 10:55 PM)Hokie Mark Wrote:  Do NOT tell me the Wolfpack are going to lose to the Gamecocks again!

I don't believe any of the players affected were counted on playing major roles this year. If they lose to the chickens I doubt this will play a role.

But it hurts going down the road...

Cuse has lost guys due to medical stuff and buffoonery like this...the easiest fix is to grab JUCO guys.

Or recruit high enough caliber student-athletes, both morally and athletically, where this isn't a problem.

(08-23-2017 02:11 PM)Kaplony Wrote:  

(08-23-2017 01:47 PM)TexanMark Wrote:  

(08-22-2017 11:18 PM)Kaplony Wrote:  

(08-22-2017 10:55 PM)Hokie Mark Wrote:  Do NOT tell me the Wolfpack are going to lose to the Gamecocks again!

I don't believe any of the players affected were counted on playing major roles this year. If they lose to the chickens I doubt this will play a role.

But it hurts going down the road...

Cuse has lost guys due to medical stuff and buffoonery like this...the easiest fix is to grab JUCO guys.

Or recruit high enough caliber student-athletes, both morally and athletically, where this isn't a problem.