Arkansas senior tight end Jeremy Sprinkle was suspended for Thursday’s Belk Bowl — reportedly for shoplifting at a Belk store in Charlotte.
SECCountry.com reported that Sprinkle is being punished for allegedly trying to shoplift items at a Belk department store. Belk Bowl players were given a $450 Belk gift card as part of the bowl’s gift package.
“Jeremy’s suspension has been known by our staff and players for several days so we’ve had a chance to prepare our game plan accordingly,” Arkansas coach Bret Bielema said in a statement. “. . . Jeremy’s suspension isn’t drug-, alcohol- or violence-related, but one that will cause him to miss his final game as a Razorback.