Sdsu Loses Top Rusher

Rushing leader George Jones and two other star players were declared ineligible for San Diego State’s season opener for violating NCAA rules related to extra benefits, the school said.

Jones, who ranked second nationally in scoring (11.5 points a game) and third in rushing (153.5 yards) last season, will miss the Sept. 7 game against Idaho, as will junior wide receiver Will Blackwell and senior cornerback Ricky Parker.