Williams to miss Alamo after violating team rules

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Oklahoma State cornerback Darrent Williams will not play in the Alamo Bowl against Ohio State following a suspension by coach Les Miles.

"He violated some team rules and is not on the trip," Cowboys coach Les Miles said Wednesday. "He will not play."

Miles did not elaborate on why Williams had been suspended.

Williams, who was considered the Cowboys' best cornerback entering the season after an all-Big 12 selection last season, broke his right forearm in Oklahoma State's win against Iowa State on Oct. 2.

After the injury, he returned to play one series and record one tackle against Texas, but missed the remainder of the season. Williams had participated on a limited basis in the Cowboys' practices leading up to the Alamo Bowl.

Before his injury, Williams had also been the Cowboys' top punt returner with an average of 27.7 yards on nine returns with one touchdown.

Miles wasn't concerned about the Cowboys coping with Williams' suspension.

"I've gotta be honest with you. The whole back half of the season, we played without him," Miles said. "We knew exactly how we were going to go. I just want to talk about the guys that are on the trip and focus on the team that we played with the back half of the year."