Big Sky suspends four players

Ogden, UT – The Big Sky Conference issued suspensions on Tuesday to four football players for actions in games last week.

Two suspensions involved Idaho State players. Nick Beckman, a sophomore offensive lineman, was suspended for the first half of Saturday's game against UC Davis for throwing a punch in a game against Portland State. Freshman defensive back Taison Manu was suspended for the full game against UC Davis for using the crown of his helmet on a tackle in the Portland State game.

UC Davis sophomore linebacker Stephen Pitts was issued a one-game suspension for tackling using the crown of his helmet on a play in the the Aggies' game against Montana State. He will serve the suspension against Idaho State.

Cal Poly junior defensive back Alex Hubbard was suspended one game for a high hit on a defenseless player in the Mustangs' game against Weber State. He will serve the suspension against Northern Colorado.