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A Penn State student suspended for his role in a melee thinks it’s unfair that Nittany Lions quarterback Rashard Casey hasn’t been disciplined by the school after being charged in the beating of an off-duty police officer.

“It’s a double standard,” senior Michael Byrne said. “It’s just because Casey brings in millions of dollars. This whole school is about money. It’s ridiculous.”

Byrne, who is appealing a one-semester suspension, was one of 28 people--including 18 Penn State students--arrested last month when a crowd blocked traffic and damaged lights and barricades.

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Tennessee Tech defensive back Preston Birdsong, 18, died after collapsing during a testing session.

“Preston suffered a sudden death and we don’t know exactly what the cause was at this time,” Dr. Sullivan Smith said. He said an autopsy would be performed.