| Virginia Tech Down Another Kicker After Sending Tyler Weiss Home | | |
Virginia Tech has sent kicker Tyler Weiss home because of a curfew violation in New Orleans, where the Hokies are preparing to meet Michigan in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Tuesday.Weiss was put on a bus to Roanoke, Va. -- an 833-mile trip, one way -- after he was not present for a 1 a.m. bed check early Thursday, Virginia Tech spokesman Bryan Johnston said.Weiss, a fifth-year senior, was elevated from a backup role when kicker Cody Journell was suspended last week after being arrested for his alleged involvement in a home invasion.Weiss missed his only field goal try this season, a 29-yard attempt.Virginia Tech (No. 11 BCS, No. 17 AP) now has one kicker with experience -- kickoff specialist Justin Myer, who missed both of his field goal tries -- from 57 and 53 yards -- this season.
Source: ESPN
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