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Column: Ezekiel Elliott deserves lesser suspension

In his rookie season, Ezekiel Elliott grabbed the hearts of Dallas Cowboys fans everywhere as he dominated on the field as the 2016 NFL leading rusher.

Vedia is a broadcast communication sophomore and The Shorthorn sports editor.

Growing up a Cowboys fan, as any other, I received a lot of criticism. With Elliott’s recent suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, I’ve heard a wide range of things.

Before suspension: “Zeke isn’t even good, it’s all the offensive line!”

After suspension: “Ha! You guys just lost your best player.”

On Aug.