Earlier this month, Darrell Hazell confirmed Gelen Robinson would miss at least two games and up to four following an offseason arrest. In the end, the punishment meted it is at the lower end of the spectrum.
The Purdue head coach revealed Thursday that Robinson will be suspended for the two-game minimum. Purdue begins the 2015 season with a road trip to defending Conference USA champion Marshall and follows that up with a home game against FCS Indiana State. The defensive end will be eligible to return for the Sept. 19 game against Virginia Tech in West Lafayette.
In late June, Robinson was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.15 percent or more and illegal possession of an alcoholic beverage. The charges triggered a violation of a prior diversion agreement with the courts.
As a true freshman last season, Robinson played in 10 games. His four tackles for loss were sixth on the team, while his two sacks were good for fourth.
Entering summer camp, Robinson, the son of Boilermaker basketball great Glenn Robinson, was viewed as a likely starter at end.