WVU’s Brown may play, Berry won’t
Defensive lineman suspended indefinitelyBy JOHN WICKLINE, Staff Writer
MORGANTOWN - West Virginia University football coach Bill Stewart said quarterback Jarrett Brown may play Saturday against the Connecticut, but added that defensive lineman Scooter Berry will not.
Berry, who has seen only limited action this season because of injuries, was suspended indefinitely by the coach for violating team policy.
"He will remain in that capacity - some call it Bill Stewart's doghouse -until I deem it appropriate," Stewart said Tuesday, adding that when he believes Berry has made restitution in the proper manner, he could rejoin the team.
According to Morgantown Municipal Court records, Berry was arrested on charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct outside a Morgantown night club around 1:55 a.m. Sunday. He was released on $200 bond and faces a Nov. 11 hearing.
Brown, who left Saturday's win over Marshall with a concussion in the first quarter, will be a day-to-day decision. Brown practiced Tuesday, and the training staff will be re-evaluating his progress as the week wears on.
"He has to be able to protect himself at all times, manage this offense, and three and most importantly, have a clear head," Stewart said.
Brown joked with reporters following Tuesday's practice, and he said he believes he could play in the Homecoming game Saturday against the University of Connecticut. Brown said that is the first time he has ever suffered such an injury in his playing days.
"The crazy thing about it was, the last thing I remember was looking at the (first down) stick," he said. "The next thing I knew, I was looking at Dave (Kerns, the trainer), and I said, 'Why are you here?"'
Brown said he watched the film of the hit, a helmet-to-helmet collision that was not penalized by the officiating crew.
"I didn't want to take a hit," Brown said. "To take two helmets to the head like that, it's a freak accident. Would I have thrown a flag? Yeah, I would have."
Kickoff is set for noon Saturday, and the game will be televised by ESPNU.
Stewart said the Mountaineers will wear the No. 6 on their helmets to honor UConn defensive back Jasper Howard, who was stabbed to death outside of a school-sponsored dance early Sunday. The two teams will also line up on the field for a moment of silence to remember Howard.
"This is all about honoring a fallen brother," Stewart said. "It's about his successful and youthful life."
UConn players will be wearing "JH" on their helmets, and coach Randy Edsall said the team will also bring either Howard's helmet or his jersey to their remaining games.





