“L.J. is no longer a member of the Rutgers football program,” Flood said in a statement. “He’s currently exploring other options for his career as a student-athlete. We wish him well.”
Liston, who was entering his junior season with the Scarlet Knights, played in 22 career games for the program. Though he played mostly special teams, Liston also made a start at middle linebacker in 2014 and totaled a combined 31 tackles and one tackle for loss in his two seasons.
Though the program didn’t offer a reason for his dismissal, Liston faced disciplinary issues throughout his sophomore year. According to NJ.com, Liston was held out of two practices last summer for failing a conditioning test. He also was suspended for a game “for failing to meet the team’s study hall requirements.” He also reportedly “clashed with linebackers coach Bob Fraser numerous times last season,” per NJ.com.
With Liston out of the picture, junior college transfer Isaiah Johnson and South Carolina grad transfer Kaiwan Lewis are candidates to earn the starting role at middle linebacker.
Coming off an 8-5 2014 season, the Scarlet Knights are scheduled to begin spring practice on March 30.
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