Confirmed: Austin Scott suspended indefinitely

There were more questions than answers Sunday over senior tailback Austin Scott's departure from the Penn State football team.

Austin Scott, who arrived at Penn State under the microscope of heavy expectations after a record-setting high school career at Parkland High School, did not dress or play during Saturday's 27-7 win over Iowa in Beaver Stadium. Senior Rodney Kinlaw and redshirt freshman Evan Royster combined for 254 yards and two touchdowns in his place.

Coach Joe Paterno said after the game that Austin Scott had been suspended indefinitely for an unspecified violation of team rules.

Published reports have said Scott's locker has been cleaned out, and several message boards and blogs on the Internet are awash in speculation and hearsay.

On Sunday, athletic department spokesman Jeff Nelson said there was nothing new from Paterno regarding Scott's status.

The coach will have his weekly press conference on Tuesday, where the question is sure to come up.

Scott arrived on campus with fanfare after rushing for 3,853 yards and 53 touchdowns as a senior in high school.

But he hasn't become the dominant force fans envisioned.

In his career, Austin Scott has run for 1,323 yards and 17 touchdowns on 290 carries. His highlight came in the Lions' Orange Bowl in January 2006, when he rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns.

Austin Scott came into this year as the starter. But Austin Scott drew the ire of fans after early-season fumbling problems, while running for 302 yards and six touchdowns on 69 carries.

Austin Scott is the third player to run into problems this season.

Tight end Andrew Quarless and cornerback Willie Harriott were held out of two games after being cited for underage drinking.