LSU junior wide receiver Russell Shepard will serve a three-game suspension for his violation of an NCAA rule.
Shepard is scheduled to return for LSU’s Sept. 24 game against West Virginia, according to a news release. He has been practicing with the team.
Shepard was ruled ineligible Aug. 25 by the NCAA for discussing an ongoing NCAA investigation with a teammate. The investigation focused on Willie Lyles, a Houston native who was paid for recruiting information.
Following the suspension, LSU immediately applied for Shepard’s reinstatement.
Shepard played in all 13 games in 2010, started nine, and recorded 33 receptions for 254 yards and one touchdown. Shepard added 226 rushing yards on 32 attempts with two touchdowns.
Shepard missed the Tigers’ season opener against Oregon and will miss games against Northwestern State on Saturday and Mississippi State on Sept. 15.
 
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