For the third time this offseason, a WSU football player has been dismissed from the team for a violation of team rules.
WSU confirmed that redshirt sophomore linebacker Sekope Kaufusi has been dismissed from the team. Kaufusi was arrested Wednesday for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Christian Caple has the full details.
Pullman Police say they arrested WSU linebacker Sekope Kaufusi on Wednesday night for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) March 2, 2012
Pullman PD received a call about the scent of marijuana emanating from Kaufusi's apartment. Officers responded, obtained information for ...
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) March 2, 2012
... a search warrant, and executed the warrant the following night (Wednesday). Call about the smell came Tuesday night.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) March 2, 2012
WSU confirms Sekope Kaufusi has been dismissed from the team for a violation of team rules.
— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) March 2, 2012
T.J. Poloai and C.J. Mizell were dismissed earlier this offseason. Kaufusi played in 22 games in his WSU career starting the majority of last season. His departure, coupled with the loss of Mizell and the graduation of Alex Hoffman-Ellis leaves WSU thin in experienced linebackers.