Posted at 11:08 a.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Jones cuts Stickler from team
Advertiser Staff
Head coach June Jones today said running back Ryan Stickler has been cut from the University of Hawai'i football team because he failed to show up for yesterday's opening workout of spring practice.Jones said he cut Stickler yesterday afternoon.
"Ryan Stickler wasn't at practice," Jones said. "He's no longer on our team. By not showing up, I cut him."
Jones said Stickler, who is from Alta Loma, Calif., participated in offseason workouts and appeared to have adjusted to his move to running back. Stickler was recruited as a quarterback, but moved to running back last year.
He suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the 2004 opener against Florida Atlantic.
"He's a good kid, and all of that," Jones said. "Obviously, he didn't want to play here anymore. He's been working out with the guys, but I guess he had a change of heart."
