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Star Syracuse WR Williams Quits Team

Nov 2, 2009 – 1:03 PM
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Brett McMurphy

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Mike WIlliamsSyracuse senior Mike Williams, the nation's sixth-leading receiver, has left the Syracuse football program, The Syracuse Post-Standard reported Monday.

Syracuse coach Doug Marrone announced the departure during Monday's weekly news conference. Marrone said he did not know if Williams was still enrolled in school.

Williams came to Marrone's office Monday and informed him he was leaving the team immediately.

Williams had four catches for 34 yards in Saturday's 28-7 loss to Cincinnati.

Two weeks ago Williams was suspended a game and did not play against Akron. He missed the entire 2008 season after being accused of cheating on a test.

Williams was averaging 106.57 yards receiving per game, tops in the Big East and sixth nationally. For the season, he had 49 receptions for 746 yards and six touchdowns.

Syracuse is 3-5 overall, 0-3 in Big East play in Marrone's first season. The Orange visit No. 13 Pittsburgh Saturday.
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