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University of Oregon Ducks Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has been suspended for the 2010 season. That's the word  Friday from head coach Chip Kelly.  KLCC's Rachael McDonald reports.

Jeremiah  Masoli pleaded guilty Friday in Lane County Circuit Court to burglary.

He and former teammate Garrett Embry broke into a fraternity in January and stole a laptop and other property. 

As part of a plea agreement, Masoli and Embry will split $5000 in restitution to the property owner within 30 days.

The two will also serve 12-months probation and perform community service.

Lane County District Attorney Alex Gardner says Masoli is not getting special treatment.

Alex Gardner: "There are many conspiracy theorists out there who will think that no matter how these cases are managed that there was some inappropriate influence. The fact is there was none."

Gardner says the same applies to Ducks running back LaMichael James who also appeared in court Friday.  

He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor harassment charge connected to an altercation with a former girlfriend.

Coach Kelly says James is also suspended, for a minimum of one game. Both James and Masoli have been mentioned as candidates for the Heisman trophy.