FIU dismisses starting RB Rhodes

Published Jul. 15, 2013 1:00 a.m. ET

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FIU has dismissed running back Kedrick Rhodes from the team for a violation of team policy.

Rhodes was the Panthers' leading rusher last season with 714 yards and was slated to start this year as a senior. In 2011, he ran for 1,149 yards.

The school announced the dismissal on Monday but did not specify the violation.

The Miami Herald reported this weekend that Rhodes had been arrested for firing a gun on campus.

Without Rhodes, sophomore Shane Coleman becomes the leading returning rusher among running backs for FIU. The sophomore had eight carries for 34 yards last season.