West Virginia Football: Wide Receiver Marcus Simms Suspended

MORGANTOWN, WV — The West Virginia Mountaineers' will be without one of their wide receivers for their opening game next month against Virginia Tech.

Wide receiver Marcus Simms was suspended for the season opener following his DUI arrest. West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen announced the suspension Monday night.

Holgorsen said in a statement that Simms also must complete specific requirements before he can be reinstated, though the statement did not detail those conditions. Simms can participate in team activities while he is suspended, Holgorsen said. (For more information on this and other West Virginia stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)

A criminal complaint said Simms was arrested Sunday and charged with DUI and driving on a suspended or revoked license for DUI, The Dominion Post reported. He played in nine games as a freshman last season and caught six passes for 95 yards and a touchdown.

West Virginia's first game is scheduled for Sept. 3.

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