Tennessee Suspends CB Bryce Thompson Indefinitely After Domestic Assault Arrest

The Tennessee Volunteers are putting their foot down while police investigate a disturbing allegation against cornerback Bryce Thompson.

Thompson has been suspended indefinitely from the football team after he allegedly made very serious threats towards a woman and the school as a whole, according to witnesses.

On Saturday night, Thompson allegedly told a woman he would "slap the (expletive) out of her" and even threatened to shoot up the school. Thompson has denied making any of these threats.

On Monday morning, head coach Jeremy Pruitt revealed the decision to suspend Thompson was a school safety issue.

"Bryce Thompson is suspended indefinitely while the process continues. We hold our student-athletes to a high standard. The safety of all students is our first priority here at Tennessee," Pruitt said.

The woman reportedly told police that she and Thompson have been dating for several years, and that the argument began after she found fake eyelashes belonging to someone else in his dorm room. She also alleged that Thompson has a bad temper and previously punched walls during arguments.

Due to these claims, as well as other witness statements, police opted to take Thompson into custody.

The Irmo, South Carolina native was coming off an impressive freshman season in which he recorded three interceptions and 32 tackles. Now, his future is suddenly in serious doubt.