ISU defensive lineman Rodney Coe has been dismissed from the ISU football team for violation of team rules, an ISU spokesman confirmed Thursday.

Coe, who was sitting out of spring practices  while recovering from a shoulder injury, made a statement on Twitter:

“Idk [sic] when it’s going public but guess I might as well say it now. I’ve been dismissed from the ISU football program after this semester and will be continuing my football career somewhere else! Just wanna say thanks to all the ISU fans showing me love, such an awesome support group and fan base here in Ames, I enjoyed and had a blast being able to play in Jack Trice Stadium and I will truly miss it and and miss playing with the amazing group of guys here, I love all yal boys and wish yal the best in yal season! Sorry if I let anyone down!”

Coe started the final four games of the 2013 season at defensive tackle and recorded 37 tackles, five tackles for loss and two pass breakups throughout the year. He averaged 4 tackles per game in the last five games of the year.