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Kansas star Pooka Williams arrested for domestic battery

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Kansas star running back Pooka Williams was arrested Thursday on suspicion of domestic battery, according to jail records obtained by Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star.

"We are aware of a reported incident involving Pooka Williams and we are taking these allegations very seriously," head coach Les Miles said in a statement, via Dylan Lysen of KUsports.com. "We have suspended Pooka from all team-related activities pending further investigation."

Williams rushed for 1,125 yards and seven touchdowns while averaging seven yards per carry in his debut campaign. Only Kansas State's Alex Barnes had more rushing yards among Big 12 players.

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