Aggies Suspend Hardeman

By CBSNews.com staff CBSNews.com staff

September 19, 1998 / 4:59 PM EDT / CBS Sportsline

Texas A&M leading rusher D'Andre Hardeman was suspended indefinitely prior to the No. 17 Aggies' game at Southern Mississippi Saturday.

No reason was given for the suspension, and Texas A&M coach R.C. Slocum refused to comment before the game.

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Hardeman, a 234-pound senior, rushed for 105 yards and had all four of the Aggies' rushing touchdowns in the first two games. He has 30 career rushing TDs.

Hardeman did not practice Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday because of the flu. He returned to practice Thursday in shorts and a T-shirt.