September 21, 2024

Ohio State TE Bennett Christian tests positive for banned substance, won't play in 2023 season


Head coach Ryan Day made the announcement late Monday morning during a press conference. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Bennett Christian will not be playing this season after testing positive for a banned substance earlier this year. Head coach Ryan Day made the announcement late Monday morning during a press conference.Day said Christian tested positive for the unnamed supplement under NCAA testing protocols in January and he is ineligible to play for the 2023 season. Christian will still be allowed to practice with the team. “He’s a great young man who made a mistake. He’s got a great family and I commend him for being transparent,” Day said. In a written statement, Christian apologized for the situation and accepts responsibility for what happened. “I am sorry that I put myself in this position and even more disappointed to have let down my teammates, coaching staff and family,”…

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