Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Oregon St.'s top receiver to take leave of absence

Oregon State wide receiver Sammie Stroughter, who led the Pac-10 last season with more than 1,200 receiving yards and five touchdowns, will take an indefinite leave of absence with personal issues, according to a source.

Stroughter, a senior, has a redshirt available, so he could return later this season. next season or enter the NFL draft. He also returned three punts for touchdowns as the Beavers went 10-4 last season.

Stroughter has been dealing with grief issues following the loss of several people close to him, including two family members and a former assistant coach.

Television reporter Joe Schad covers college football for ESPN.


Source: ESPN.com

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