BYU's Afutiti declared academically ineligible for 2009

The Deseret News has just learned that junior defensive lineman Bernard Afutiti has been declared academically ineligible for the 2009 season. He will remain in school with the possibility of becoming eligible for the 2010 campaign.

This is not a big surprise. Afutiti missed almost all of spring ball for academic reasons.

Afutiti is the latest in a string of D-linemen who will not play for the Cougars this season. Ian Dulan and Russell Tialavea decided to go on missions. In the depth chart released after spring ball, Afutiti was listed as Jan Jorgensen’s backup at left end.

Afutiti (6-foot-1, 262 pounds), is known for his quickness and athleticism. He helped lead Mt. SAC to a 10-3 record in 2007 before transferring to BYU. He
redshirted in 2008.

We’ll have more on this story as additional information becomes available.