April 21, 2003

Representatives from the University of Missouri Department of Athletics had the following comments regarding today's legal proceedings involving Ricky Clemons, a junior guard on the Tiger Men's Basketball team:

Men's Basketball Head Coach Quin Snyder:

"As we have maintained all along, we would await the outcome of the judicial process until taking further action in this situation. In response to today's decision, Ricky Clemons has been suspended for one year from competition, effective for the 2003-04 season. Ricky will need to meet certain academic and personal criteria which will be evaluated throughout the year."

Director of Athletics Mike Alden:

"We will honor Ricky's scholarship next year, provided he continues to progress toward his degree and meets his academic and social responsibilities. I believe that we have taken fair actions at every point during this difficult process, and now we're following through with what we believe to be appropriate measures."