New Tigers coach Barry Odom has suspended the former starting quarterback indefinitely after a video surfaced online late Monday night that shows someone that looks like Mauk engaged in what could be construed as drug-related activities.
Per MU, Maty Mauk suspended indefinitely from the football program as they gather information on the video that has been circulating.
The program took swift action with the suspension, with Odom releasing a joint statement with Missouri athletics director Mack Rhodes:
We are currently gathering information regarding the video in question. This is an issue we take very seriously and one that will not be tolerated within our program. We will take appropriate action once we have all the facts. In the interim, Maty Mauk has been indefinitely suspended from the Mizzou football program.
While it is easy to sometimes get caught up in making quick judgments in a situation like this, the official release seems like an appropriate reaction that will be followed with a measured decision once all of the facts are gathered.
According to Palmer, this is the third suspension Mauk will be serving within the last four months, which is not a good sign for his long-term status with the program if the facts involved with the video are not in his favor.
He missed much of the 2015 season due to a pair of suspensions for disciplinary issues that were handed out by Gary Pinkel during his final season as head coach.
