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Nebraska's two top running backs, including Heisman Trophy contender Lawrence Phillips, were arrested over the weekend for allegedly assaulting women, leaving the defending national champions in turmoil.
Coach Tom Osborne kicked Phillips off the team Sunday night, but hinted today that the junior's college career might not be over.
"Obviously, we've lost a great player," Osborne said. "Lawrence was playing as well as any I-back we've had in a long time. . . . Unfortunately, he will not play for quite a while, if at all."
Osborne said the other arrested running back, junior Damon Benning, won't be suspended "unless the facts dictate otherwise." The coach wouldn't explain why Phillips was treated differently from Benning and wide receiver Riley Washington, who has remained on the team after being charged with attempted murder.
Asked if Phillips could return to the second-ranked Cornhuskers, Osborne said he didn't know.
"You never say never," he said. "But he's certainly got to get some things accomplished. . . . There's no time limit on his suspension. Obviously, if he did return, it would not be any time real soon."
Phillips's whereabouts were unknown today, and his lawyer, Hal Anderson, did not return telephone messages from the Associated Press.
Nebraska plays its home opener Saturday against Arizona State.
Phillips was arrested Sunday on suspicion of misdemeanor assault of a 20-year-old woman and trespassing at the apartment of another football player, quarterback Scott Frost.
Police chief Tom Casady said Phillips apparently scaled the wall to reach the third-floor balcony of the apartment. Casady said Phillips allegedly assaulted the woman with his hands, then took her downstairs to the foyer of the building, where residents pulled him away.
Casady would not identify the woman, but police reports say she is Katherine McEwen, a sophomore on the women's basketball team who was once Phillips's girlfriend.
Casady said McEwen has left Nebraska for her own protection.
Benning was arrested at his Lincoln apartment early Saturday on suspicion of misdemeanor assault for allegedly grabbing a 19-year-old woman and pushing her.
In a statement released through the university, Benning said he was innocent.
Benning and Phillips were released after posting bond. Lancaster County Attorney Gary Lacey said he didn't know when he would decide what formal charges to file.
Phillips is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday. Benning's court appearance is set for Sept. 27.
Phillips was recently cleared to play following an NCAA investigation into his relationship with a sports agent. The NCAA, however, is still investigating whether Phillips received any improper favors, including a 1995 Mustang convertible.
Osborne has said that he believes Washington is innocent of the attempted second-degree murder charge. Washington, who has practiced with the team since he was released from jail, has been ordered to stand trial on the charge, which stems from an Aug. 2 shooting at a Lincoln convenience store.