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Oklahoma players suspended for failing NCAA drug test caused by ‘weed’, per report

The reasoning behind the suspension of Oklahoma players for the Peach Bowl has surfaced. It is due to a failed NCAA drug test for ‘weed.’

The Franchise Sports radio station (107.7 FM in Oklahoma City, 107.9 FM in Tulsa) provided audio to SoonersWire for this story. 

The reasoning behind the suspension of three Oklahoma players for the Peach Bowl has surfaced.

Earlier Wednesday, it was reported by SoonerScoop.com that star defensive Ronnie Perkins, backup running back Rhamondre Stevenson and true freshman Trejan Bridges would be suspended for the Sooners’ upcoming College Football Playoff bout against LSU.

Nov 23, 2019; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Ronnie Perkins (7) reacts during the fourth quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Soon after the first report, former Oklahoma player, current Oklahoma sideline reporter for the SoonerSports network and co-host of The Franchise Players radio show (107.7 FM The Franchise sports radio station in Oklahoma City, 107.9 FM in Tulsa), Gabe Ikard, said that the suspensions come from failing an NCAA drug test for weed.

“Do we know what the suspension is for?” co-host and former Oklahoma player Kelly Gregg asked.

“Weed,” Ikard said.

“Recreational?” Kelly asked.

“Recreational. Not PEDs from what I’ve been told,” Ikard answered.

According to Ikard, Oklahoma is appealing the suspension.

Here is what the NCAA rule states as a penalty for failing an NCAA drug test  due to a substance in the cannabinoid class:

The penalty for a positive test for a substance in the cannabinoid class is withholding from competition for 50% of the season in all sports in which the student-athlete participates. A second positive test for a cannabinoid results in the loss of a year of eligibility and withholding from participation for 365 days from the test.

Here is what the NCAA rules on the appeals process states:

When asked about the suspension at Wednesday’s national signing day press conference, head coach Lincoln Riley said he could not comment on that “at this time”.

Riley also said he would comment “when he can”.

Oklahoma and LSU will play in the College Football Playoff at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Dec. 28.

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Oklahoma wide receiver Mykel Jones announces intentions to transfer

After four years with the team, Sooners receiver Mykel Jones announced he will be entering the transfer portal.

After four years with the team, Sooners receiver Mykel Jones announced via Twitter that he will be entering the transfer portal.

Jones will be entering his last year of eligibility after seeing limited playing time with the Sooners.

In four years playing receiver for Oklahoma, he grabbed 33 receptions for 495 receiving yards and one touchdown. In his 2017 season, he gained 310 of his receiving yards and scored his touchdown against TCU.

This season, he caught two passes for 42 yards. He had one catch for five yards in the season opener against Houston and one reception for a 37-yard gain against West Virginia.

Following Jones’ transfer, the Sooners will have just four receivers on scholarship for the 2020 season in Charleston Rambo, Jadon Haselwood, Trejan Bridges and Theo Wease.

Bridges was named as one of the players who will be suspended for the College Football Playoff semifinal against LSU and potential championship game against the winner of Ohio State and Clemson.

The Sooners kickoff against LSU in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 28 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

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Ronnie Perkins, Rhamondre Stevenson, Trejan Bridges will be suspended for the Peach Bowl, according to report

Oklahoma will be without three key players for its College Football Playoff game at the Peach Bowl against LSU due to suspensions.

Oklahoma will be without three key players for its College Football Playoff game at the Peach Bowl against LSU.

Sophomore defensive end Ronnie Perkins, junior running back Rhamondre Stevenson and true freshman receiver Trejan Bridges will be suspended for the game, according to a report from SoonerScoop.com.

Perkins has been one of Oklahoma’s best defensive players this season. He has 38 tackles on the season through 12 games, including 13.5 tackles for loss and six sacks.

Stevenson has come on as of late for Lincoln Riley’s offense. He had 50 yards on three carries against Oklahoma State two games ago, then the second-most carries of his season against Baylor in the Big 12 Championship with eight for 48 yards and a touchdown. Stevenson was Kennedy Brooks’ backup after the injury to Trey Sermon earlier in the season.

Bridges has had an up-and-down year in a backup role. He has played for the majority of the season on special teams, but is behind Charleston Rambo on the offense. Bridges was a five-star prospect out of high school.

When asked about it at his signing day press conference, Riley would not comment on the matter.

Riley will not speak to the media again until Oklahoma touches down at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. His first press conference will be on Monday.

Oklahoma and LSU will play each other at the College Football Playoff on Dec. 28 in Atlanta.

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