Jayhawks suspend Big 12 newcomer of the year

LAWRENCE, KAN. University of Kansas running back Pooka Williams was suspended by the Jayhawks on Friday after his arrest on suspicion of domestic battery, the same day the star freshman was chosen Big 12 newcomer of the year.

Williams, whose given name is Anthony Ray Williams, was involved in a physical confrontation at a Lawrence apartment complex Thursday, university police said in a statement. The woman reported minor injuries, and the incident report indicates that she sustained injuries from bodily force.

Williams was interviewed later Thursday and arrested at the university public safety office.

He was due in court later Friday, and his case has been forwarded to the Douglas County District Attorney.

Head coach Les Miles, who was hired just a couple of weeks ago, said in a statement that Williams had been suspended from all team activities pending further investigation.