Asack Suspended; Three Duke Blue Devils Dismissed

(Duke) Duke University tonight suspended Sophomore QB Zack Asack for violating school policy. Asack admitted to plagiarism in a statement released today. "I made a mistake and am remorseful," Asack said. "I take full responsibility for my actions. I wish the team well and look forward to returning next summer. I love it here at Duke." Asack became the starter in the second half of last season, starting six out of Duke's last seven games, becoming the first freshman to start for the Blue Devils since 1984. He led the team with 966 yards in the air, but struggled with five touchdowns and eight interceptions. He will be reinstated before the start of the 2007 season. Three other players were dismissed from the program for unspecified violations of team rules. WR Deon Adams, S Andreas Platt, and OL Joe Suder were let go. Adams, a senior, had the most accomplished career, having 12 career catches in 27 games. Platt and Suder were freshman last year with Platter seeing limited playing time.