RALEIGH -- North Carolina State has suspended leading rusher Shadrach Thornton for two games for a violation of athletic department rules.
Team spokeswoman Annabelle Myers said Thursday the unspecified violation occurred during the spring semester. The senior running back will miss the Sept. 5 opener against Troy and the Sept. 12 home game against Eastern Kentucky.
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Thornton ran for 907 yards and nine touchdowns. Thornton, fellow back Matt Dayes and mobile quarterback Jacoby Brissett helped the Wolfpack averaged 204.5 yards rushing - the program's best total since 1992.
North Carolina State also has redshirt sophomore Dakwa Nichols and added depth with a freshman class that includes January enrollee Reggie Gallaspy II, who had a strong spring game.
Thornton was suspended for one game in 2013 during coach Dave Doeren's first season.
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