Cyclones suspend freshman Dale

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa State has suspended redshirt freshman defensive lineman Stephon Dale for violating the school's student-athlete code of conduct.

The school said in a statement Monday that it would not release any details regarding Dale's suspension because the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act protects the release of additional information regarding disciplinary actions involving an Iowa State student.

School officials would not say how long Dale would be suspended. He was expected to compete with Kurtis Taylor, Travis Ferguson and Nick Frere for a starting spot on the Cyclones' defensive line.