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Hofstra wrestler suspended for improper tweet

Friday December 7, 2012 11:25 AM By Staff reports

University of Connecticut Athletic Director Jeff Hathaway is

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Hofstra wrestler Russell Benner has been suspended from the team for an insensitive comment he made on Twitter, wrestling coach Rob Anspach announced Thursday, and will be required by the school to perform community service.

Benner’s comments, regarding the Penn State child sexual abuse case, were posted last weekend, when the Hofstra team was competing at Penn State. The school also said...

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