Clayton suspended for K-State's opener

[Natey]

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) - Thomas Clayton, Kansas State's leading rusher last year, has been suspended for one game following a misdemeanor battery conviction and will miss the Sept. 2 season opener against Illinois State, the school announced Monday.

Clayton, who will be a senior, was convicted Friday stemming from an incident last September in which he struck a university parking services employee with his car.
Clayton, who will be sentenced July 10, could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Clayton rushed for 637 yards on 137 carries last season.

[FLORIDARAYDAH]

not exactly the way to start off your senior season

[Natey]

that would suck

[Hawaiian Raider]

Who's the RB that opted out early for the NFL draft and then, he didn't get drafted? I thought that guy was from K-State too? Anyone know who I'm talking about? Maybe, the guy's from Kansas, not Kansas State. But yes, not a good way to start off your season.

Is it football season yet?

[CoopFan]

Not sure who you're thinking of that opted out early and then didn't get drafted. K-State hasn't had that many people opt out their junior year. Those that did, I believe got drafted. Maybe he is from the "other" Kansas school. LOL

As much of a K-State fan I am, Clayton needs to be suspended for his roll in the incident. I think it got blown out of perportion, but ya do the crime, ya do the time. Unfortunate thing is he's suspended for the game I have tickets to. Oh well....hope he learns his lesson.