Release ends two-day standoff that escalated to national debate
Kansas State has released receiver Corey Sutton from his scholarship, allowing him to transfer out of the football program.
The move comes two days after Sutton posted heavy criticism of the school and head coach Bill Snyder to his Twitter account, igniting a national debate which resulted in negative backlash toward Snyder’s transfer policies.
K-State released a statement Friday afternoon, which included an apology from the Hall of Fame coach after he insinuated Thursday night that Sutton had failed multiple drug tests.
“I would like to apologize to Corey and his family for my remarks last night which included sensitive and private information,” Snyder said. “I spoke out of line and for that I express a sincere regret for my comments.”
K-State athletic director Gene Taylor said the reversal came “after further dialogue with Coach Snyder and the Sutton family.”
Sutton told KMAN Wednesday that he regretted the wording of his tweets, in which he referred to Snyder as a “slave master.” But the posts ultimately achieved his goal of creating awareness of his situation.
Sutton had presented K-State with a list of 35 potential schools to which he may transfer. The list reportedly did not include any Big 12 schools or other future K-State opponents. Nonetheless, K-State denied his initial request and upheld the decision on appeal.
That’s when Sutton, who said he left the school in good academic standing, went public with the issue.
