Of all the players you’d least expect to get into trouble on this Tennessee football team leading up to a critical conference game, John Kelly would probably be at the top of your list.

Be that as it may, Tennessee’s leading rusher and receiver was cited for marijuana possession Tuesday night along with freshman linebacker Will Ignont. While neither player was arrested, following their citations, both players have been suspended by head coach Butch Jones. The decision to suspend them both is commendable by Jones, considering his job may very well be on the line Saturday in Lexington.

The news of the citations broke Wednesday, which was quickly followed by the suspensions.

Thursday morning, Kelly has issued an apology for his actions and all those affected by this suspension: