Richardson Suspended for Mizzou Game vs. Syracuse

COLUMBIA -- KOMU has confirmed Mizzou junior defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson has been suspended for Saturday's home finale against Syracuse. A source close to the program says Richardson violated teams rules for skipping class multiple times and then failed to complete work assigned to him by the team as a punishment.

The Missouri Athletic Department declinded to comment on the suspension Thursday night when they were contacted by KOMU for an official statement. We will continue to update you on this story as it develops.