Former football starters suspended for season opener

Head coach Steve Addazio announced two suspensions for the Villanova game on Thursday, senior quarterback Chester Stewart and senior defensive back Kee-ayre Griffin, at noon to begin a media press conference.

“Chester Stewart and Kee-ayre Griffin have been suspended for the [Villanova] game for violations of team policy,” Addazio said. “I’m not going to talk about it, so don’t ask me any questions.”

Addazio said that the starting quarterback will be a “game time decision.” The position battle is currently between sophomore Chris Coyer and junior Mike Gerardi. Addazio also said that sophomore quarterback Clinton Granger may play a small role in the game.