Johnson suspended, Heath dismissed

  • News Sentinel staff
  • Posted October 18, 2004 at midnight
Starting defensive back Brandon Johnson has been suspended from the University of Tennessee team for an unspecified violation of team rules, the UT sports information office announced in a release Monday night.

In addition, defensive back Chris Heath, who has been on a medical scholarship this season, has been permanently dismissed.

In making the announcement, head coach Phillip Fulmer said Johnson’s suspension, called "non-participant status," will be in effect until an investigation by the athletic department is completed.
There was no explanation of what caused the disciplinary action, but Fulmer said the players "did not act in a responsible manner."

"Our players are taught to be responsible and accountable," Fulmer said. "These two young men did not act in a responsible manner and will be held accountable."

Johnson was coming off perhaps his best effort of the season, grabbing two interceptions in a victory over Mississippi on Saturday.

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