Two Wisconsin safeties suspended indefinitely
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Senior safeties Shane Carter and Aubrey Pleasant were suspended indefinitely by Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema, according to a report on the Capital Times (Wisc.) web site.
The suspensions will last at least the duration of preseason training camp and leave the Badgers short in the secondary, although neither player starts. Bielema gave no reason for the suspensions, telling the newspaper, "When we're in camp, the 105 guys that are here, those 105 gotta work. All I want is the guys that want to be here."
Carter is the backup to Chris Maragos at free safety and has nine interceptions in 37 career games, including 20 starts. He was suspended for last season's Champs Sports Bowl. Redshirt freshman Shelton Johnson worked with the second-team defense at Saturday's practice, the report said.
Pleasant is the backup to Jay Valai at strong safety and has played in 41 career games, including 14 starts. Sophomore Kevin Claxton took his spot and had a strong practice, according to the reportt.
There was no indication about the status of Carter and Pleasant for Wisconsin's season opener vs. Northern Illinois on September 5. Northern Illinois was 100th in passing last season at 163.8 yards per game and 36th in rushing at 171.2 yards.
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