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Mizzou cuts Dorial Green-Beckham
The University of Missouri has dismissed wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham from the football team.
Tim Heitman/USA TODAY Sports
Missouri dismissed Dorial Green-Beckham from the team Friday after suspending him indefinitely earlier in the week.
"This decision was made with the best interests of all involved in mind," coach Gary Pinkel said in a statement. "Dorial's priority going forward needs to be focusing on getting the help he needs. As we have all along, we will continue to do everything we can to assist Dorial and his family. We care deeply about Dorial and his well-being, but hopefully he can benefit from a fresh start."
Green-Beckham was the subject of an investigation by Columbia, Mo., police this week after an 18-year-old Missouri student said Green-Beckham forced open her apartment door at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday while trying to see his girlfriend, a friend of the victim.
The woman said Green-Beckham pushed her down at least four stairs.
Another roommate told police the 6-foot-6, 225-pound athlete pushed the first woman with two hands to the chest. Later that night, the two told a detective they didn't want to press charges, and police closed the case Thursday without an arrest.
Missouri had suspended Green-Beckham from the team indefinitely on Monday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
The University of Missouri has dismissed wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham from the football team.
Tim Heitman/USA TODAY Sports
Missouri dismissed Dorial Green-Beckham from the team Friday after suspending him indefinitely earlier in the week.
"This decision was made with the best interests of all involved in mind," coach Gary Pinkel said in a statement. "Dorial's priority going forward needs to be focusing on getting the help he needs. As we have all along, we will continue to do everything we can to assist Dorial and his family. We care deeply about Dorial and his well-being, but hopefully he can benefit from a fresh start."
Green-Beckham was the subject of an investigation by Columbia, Mo., police this week after an 18-year-old Missouri student said Green-Beckham forced open her apartment door at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday while trying to see his girlfriend, a friend of the victim.
The woman said Green-Beckham pushed her down at least four stairs.
Another roommate told police the 6-foot-6, 225-pound athlete pushed the first woman with two hands to the chest. Later that night, the two told a detective they didn't want to press charges, and police closed the case Thursday without an arrest.
Missouri had suspended Green-Beckham from the team indefinitely on Monday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
