Notre Dame RB Atkinson suspended for Pinstripe for breaking team rules

By foxsports

Published Dec. 28, 2013 12:00 a.m. ET

Notre Dame says running back George Atkinson III and reserve cornerback Jalen Brown will not play in the Pinstripe Bowl because of a violation of team rules.

Coach Brian Kelly announced the suspensions in a statement three hours before kickoff against Rutgers on Saturday.

Atkinson is one of four tailbacks the Fighting Irish have used in a rotation this season.