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Wisconsin LB reinstated to team following suspension, per report
By Andrew Olson
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Wisconsin LB Jordan Turner is back with the Badgers.
Turner was suspended indefinitely on June 30 after a citation for OWI (operating while intoxicated) and other traffic violations. Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported the development on Monday via Twitter.
Per #Badgers officials: LB Jordan Turner has been reinstated after violating student-athlete discipline policy (OWI).
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) July 10, 2023
Turner tweeted a statement of apology in June:
“My parents raised me to do the right things in life and unfortunately this time, I didn’t. I made the wrong decision. I’m very disappointed and embarrassed and I want to personally apologize to my parents, my teammates, my coaches, the fans and the University of Wisconsin.
“I take this matter very seriously and I vow to learn from this and be a better man going forward.”
Turner is entering his 4th season in Madison. After redshirting in 2020, Turner appeared in 19 games over the past 2 seasons.
In 2022, Turner recorded 68 tackles, including 5 for loss and 2 sacks, along with 2 passes defended, 1 interception and 1 forced fumble. Turner was an All-B1G honorable mention and the MVP of the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.
A former Florida beat reporter, Andrew writes for the Saturday Tradition News Desk.