Two Iowa players suspended

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Two University of Iowa football players were suspended from the team indefinitely Monday after they were arrested on charges of unauthorized use of a credit card.

Dominique Douglas, the Hawkeyes' leader in receiving yards and receptions last year, was arrested Sunday morning for allegedly charging more than $2,000 in purchases to credit cards belonging to two other people, Johnson County District Court record said.

Anthony Bowman, a reserve receiver who played last season on Iowa's special teams, also was charged and has been suspended from the team.

Both players are sophomores from Detroit.

The felony charge is punishable by five years in jail and a fine up to $7,500. Both players were released on their own recognizance.

"I am aware of the accusations that have been made against two members of the football program," coach Kirk Ferentz said in a statement. "Both student-athletes have been suspended indefinitely from participation in all team activities."

He said the charges are serious and if they are determined to be true "are extremely disappointing for everyone associated with the University of Iowa and our football program."

He said the legal process needs to run its course.

"As is often the case in matters of this nature, I am aware of inconsistencies in what may or may not have taken place," he said. "As always, we will work with the appropriate individuals and entities on and off campus as this matter works its way through the legal system."

Douglas, who led the nation's freshman receivers in receptions and ranked second in receiving yards last year, was listed as a starter and he played in Saturday's scrimmage. He caught 49 passes last season.