Reports: WVU K Josh Lambert suspended first 3 games of 2016
West Virginia will need a different kicker to begin the 2016 season.
According to multiple reports, Josh Lambert has been suspended for the first three games of the season for violating Big 12 eligibility rules. The specific rules violation has not been reported as of yet.
#WVU kicker Josh Lambert was found in violation of Big12 eligibility rules & declared ineligible for first 3 games in 2016, per source.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) April 15, 2016
Source: Lambert violated conference eligibility rules. Initial suspension was to be significantly longer. WVU appealed, and ban was reduced.
— Mike Casazza (@mikecasazza) April 15, 2016
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Lambert was a Lou Groza Award finalist in 2014. The award goes to the nation's best kicker. In 2015, he was 21-28 on field goals and 53-54 on extra points. He's currently serving a spring practice suspension along with three other players though WVU coach Dana Holgorsen had said that he expected Lambert, wide receiver Jovon Durante and defensive end Larry Jefferson back for the summer.
Lambert, set to be a senior in 2016, had 135 points in 2014 and was 30-39 on field goal attempts. Mike Molina was listed as his backup in 2015 and could become the team's starting kicker in Lambert's absence.
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