Sumlin Suspends Two Players for One Game Each

By: Texas A&M Sports Information/Associated Press

Updated: Tue 6:47 PM, Jun 26, 2012

COLLEGE STATION, TX—Texas A&M head football coach Kevin Sumlin announced today that he has suspended junior linebacker Steven Jenkins and sophomore defensive back Howard Matthews for one game each for a violation of team policy.

Jenkins is a junior who appeared in 13 games with six starts last season for the Aggies. He had 61 tackles, including three for losses.

Matthews, a sophomore, also appeared in 13 games last season and had two starts. He finished with 28 tackles, including three for losses, and had a forced fumble.

The Aggies, who are moving from the Big 12 to the Southeastern Conference, open the season Aug. 30 against Louisiana Tech.

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