SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP/KXAN) — Three Texas State football players have been kicked off the team.

Coach Everett Withers on Tuesday announced the dismissal of Demun Mercer, Justin Gamble and Brice Gunter.

TX STATE FOOTBALL CORE VALUES On the field Selflessness Compete Toughness Effort

Off the field Honesty Treat women with respect No drugs No stealing No weapons



Withers says the players broke “team core values” and failed to meet expectations in other areas. He did not elaborate. The three players were no longer listed Tuesday on the Bobcats spring roster.

“It is always unfortunate to have young people not meet the standards you set for a team with a new culture,” said Withers.

Withers also announced that redshirt freshman Kerry Walker Jr. of Killeen quit the team last weekend. The coach did not provide further details on Walker.

Withers was hired in January of this year as the team’s 16th head coach. Previously, Withers spent two years as the head coach FCS James Madison where he led back-to-back playoff appearances. He also has seven years of experience in the NFL.