Sept. 15, 2010

University of South Carolina senior tight end Weslye Saunders has been dismissed from the football program, Athletics Director Eric Hyman announced today.

“Weslye Saunders is no longer part of our football program,” said Hyman. “Beyond that I will have no further comment.”

Saunders, a 6-5, 270-pounder from Durham, N.C., had been suspended indefinitely since August 23 following a violation of team rules.