BYU RB Unga leaving school
BYU has announced that two athletes — football player Harvey
Unga and women’s basketball player Keilani Moeaki —
have decided to leave because of a violation of the school’s
honor code.
Unga was BYU’s all-time leading rusher with 3,455 yards
in three years, rushing for over 1,000 in each of those three
years. In 2009, he rushed for 1,087 yards and 11 touchdowns, and
was the Mountain West’s leading rusher. The 6-foot,
237-pound Unga was first team All-MWC this past season.
“I fully support Harvey and his decision regarding his
personal situation,” BYU football coach Bronco Mendenhall
said. “The possibility of not having Harvey on the field in
the fall would certainly have an impact on our team, but my main
concern right now is in supporting Harvey.”
According to the
Las Vegas Sun, Unga will be attempting to enter the NFL
supplemental draft held in July.