Oct. 20, 2003

LAS VEGAS - UNLV starting defensive back Ruschard Dodd-Masters has received a half-game suspension for violation of the Mountain West Conference Sportsmanship Policy, the league announced Monday.

Dodd-Masters was ejected from last Saturday's game vs. Utah with 6:48 remaining in the fourth quarter. The MWC release cited the junior cornerback's actions were in violation of permissible activities, including contact with an official and profane language.