Six Pitt players, including starting defensive tackle Tyrone Ezell and freshman running back Rushel Shell, were suspended by coach Paul Chryst for undisclosed disciplinary reasons prior to the season-opening game Saturday against Youngstown State at Heinz Field.
Senior defensive end Shayne Hale, sophomore receiver Ronald Jones, sophomore safety Anthony Gonzalez and freshman receiver Chris Davis also were suspended. Chryst suspended offensive tackle Juantez Hollins for the season last month for violation of team policy.
Chryst declined to elaborate on the suspensions after the team's 31-17 loss to Youngstown State on Saturday night. “I don't plan on talking anymore about it,” he said.
— Jerry DiPaola
