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Arizona Suspends Offensive Lineman For Violating Coronavirus Protocol

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Arizona suspended offensive lineman Edgar Burrola for violating the athletic department's COVID-19 protocols on Tuesday.

Burrola started six games at right tackle for the Wildcats in 2019. He remains on the roster with a reduced scholarship, per Tuscon.com's Michael Lev.

The redshirt junior reportedly resisted safety protocols, including masks and social distancing during Arizona's voluntary on-campus workouts. Three Wildcats have tested positive for the coronavirus since workouts began.

“It’s my job to protect and uphold that protocol for everybody else that’s involved in this organization — players, coaches, administrators, medical [personnel]," Arizona head coach Kevin Sumlin told Lev.