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2007 - 2008 Docket
2008-08-27PerpetratorsMarinersNuisanceSuspensions - 5+ GamesLink4Seattle Mariners minor league pitcher, Jorge Sosa, was suspended 50 games for testing positive for using a performance enhancing substance.
2008-08-27PerpetratorsMarinersNuisanceCaught CheatingLink3Seattle Mariners minor league pitcher, Jorge Sosa, was suspended 50 games for testing positive for using a performance enhancing substance.
2008-08-27PerpetratorsMarinersSmall-TimeUsing Soft DrugsLink8Seattle Mariners minor league pitcher, Jorge Sosa, was suspended 50 games for testing positive for using a performance enhancing substance.
2008-08-27PerpetratorsPac 10NuisanceKicked Out of LeagueLink7Washington State defensive tackle, Andy Roof, was kicked out of school by the student conduct board after numerous run-ins with the law. According to Pac-10 rules, any player expelled from an in conference team is inelgibile to play for any other team in teh conference.
2008-08-22Trailer_TrashSouthernNuisanceSuspensions - 1 GameLink5Eight Georgia Southern players, included two projected starters, were suspended for the season opener against No. 1 Georgia for undisclosed violations of school rules.

Projected starting linebacker Terrione Benefield will miss one game and defensive back Ronnie Wiggins will miss two games. Coach Chris Hatcher said in a statement Wednesday that the suspensions are the result of a "violation of institutional rules."

Benefield, Raja Andrews, Charwell Brown, Brandavious Mann, and Damon Suggs will miss the Aug. 30 game against Georgia. Wiggins, Zeke Rozier and Garryon Taylor were suspended for two games, and will miss the Sept. 6 home game against Austin Peay.

Hatcher said he is "disappointed" about the suspensions.

"When the institution's rules are not followed, then I will take immediate and appropriate action," Hatcher said.

He added that he expects the players "all to learn from not doing right and make positive contributions to our program this season."
2008-08-22Trailer_TrashSouthernNuisanceSuspensions - 2 to 4 GamesLink3Eight Georgia Southern players, included two projected starters, were suspended for the season opener against No. 1 Georgia for undisclosed violations of school rules.

Projected starting linebacker Terrione Benefield will miss one game and defensive back Ronnie Wiggins will miss two games. Coach Chris Hatcher said in a statement Wednesday that the suspensions are the result of a "violation of institutional rules."

Benefield, Raja Andrews, Charwell Brown, Brandavious Mann, and Damon Suggs will miss the Aug. 30 game against Georgia. Wiggins, Zeke Rozier and Garryon Taylor were suspended for two games, and will miss the Sept. 6 home game against Austin Peay.

Hatcher said he is "disappointed" about the suspensions.

"When the institution’s rules are not followed, then I will take immediate and appropriate action," Hatcher said.

He added that he expects the players "all to learn from not doing right and make positive contributions to our program this season."
2008-08-22Trailer_TrashSouthernNuisanceSuspensions - 1 GameLink5Eight Georgia Southern players, included two projected starters, were suspended for the season opener against No. 1 Georgia for undisclosed violations of school rules.

Projected starting linebacker Terrione Benefield will miss one game and defensive back Ronnie Wiggins will miss two games. Coach Chris Hatcher said in a statement Wednesday that the suspensions are the result of a "violation of institutional rules."

Benefield, Raja Andrews, Charwell Brown, Brandavious Mann, and Damon Suggs will miss the Aug. 30 game against Georgia. Wiggins, Zeke Rozier and Garryon Taylor were suspended for two games, and will miss the Sept. 6 home game against Austin Peay.

Hatcher said he is "disappointed" about the suspensions.

"When the institution's rules are not followed, then I will take immediate and appropriate action," Hatcher said.

He added that he expects the players "all to learn from not doing right and make positive contributions to our program this season."
2008-08-22Trailer_TrashSouthernNuisanceSuspensions - 2 to 4 GamesLink3Eight Georgia Southern players, included two projected starters, were suspended for the season opener against No. 1 Georgia for undisclosed violations of school rules.

Projected starting linebacker Terrione Benefield will miss one game and defensive back Ronnie Wiggins will miss two games. Coach Chris Hatcher said in a statement Wednesday that the suspensions are the result of a "violation of institutional rules."

Benefield, Raja Andrews, Charwell Brown, Brandavious Mann, and Damon Suggs will miss the Aug. 30 game against Georgia. Wiggins, Zeke Rozier and Garryon Taylor were suspended for two games, and will miss the Sept. 6 home game against Austin Peay.

Hatcher said he is "disappointed" about the suspensions.

"When the institution’s rules are not followed, then I will take immediate and appropriate action," Hatcher said.

He added that he expects the players "all to learn from not doing right and make positive contributions to our program this season."
2008-08-21Trailer_TrashMWCNuisanceLosing Three ScholarshipLink6The NCAA put the New Mexico program on three years of probation Wednesday and cut five scholarships as punishment for academic violations involving two former assistant coaches.

The sanctions imposed by the NCAA’s infractions committee went beyond the university’s self-imposed penalties, which included two years of probation and fewer scholarship reductions.

New Mexico’s head coach Rocky Long was not accused of any wrongdoing in the case.

The NCAA concluded that the former Lobos assistants in 2004 improperly helped three recruits to obtain fraudulent academic credits through correspondence courses they never completed at Fresno Pacific University, a fully accredited, four-year college in California that also offers online degrees.

In its report, the infractions committee said course registration materials at Fresno Pacific showed the home addresses for the three UNM recruits as the home address in California of a brother of one former assistant. Coaches’ office or cell phone numbers were listed as the recruits’ phone numbers. The recruits admitted to NCAA investigators that they "received no course materials and did no work" but received course credit.

The recruits took courses from a Fresno Pacific instructor who was an acquaintance of one of the former UNM assistants.

At a news conference, athletic director Paul Krebs said the university fully cooperated with the NCAA during the probe.

"I do think there is some relief that comes with the filing of the report. It allows us to bring closure to what is a sad and embarassing situation for the university," Krebs said.

Long said the penalities will force his program to be more selective in its recruiting. He said he also would keep a tighter rein on his assistants.

Of the two assistants, Long said: "When they’re out on the road themselves and doing this sort of thing, they’re trying to recruit the best they can. Sometimes you lose sight of what’s important. I think they’re two great guys who made some serious mistakes."

The infractions committee pointed out that New Mexico was the third school that had major rules violations involving courses from Fresno Pacific.

"All institutions are cautioned that due diligence must be exercised prior to accepting courses from Fresno Pacific for academic credit and athletic eligibility purposes," the committee said in its report.

Sanctions also were imposed on the former assistants in their recruiting and coaching activities at any school where they work. The NCAA did not identify the assistants in the infractions committee’s report.
2008-08-21Trailer_TrashMWCNuisanceNCAA probations - 3YrLink9The NCAA put the New Mexico program on three years of probation Wednesday and cut five scholarships as punishment for academic violations involving two former assistant coaches.

The sanctions imposed by the NCAA's infractions committee went beyond the university's self-imposed penalties, which included two years of probation and fewer scholarship reductions.

New Mexico's head coach Rocky Long was not accused of any wrongdoing in the case.

The NCAA concluded that the former Lobos assistants in 2004 improperly helped three recruits to obtain fraudulent academic credits through correspondence courses they never completed at Fresno Pacific University, a fully accredited, four-year college in California that also offers online degrees.

In its report, the infractions committee said course registration materials at Fresno Pacific showed the home addresses for the three UNM recruits as the home address in California of a brother of one former assistant. Coaches' office or cell phone numbers were listed as the recruits' phone numbers. The recruits admitted to NCAA investigators that they "received no course materials and did no work" but received course credit.

The recruits took courses from a Fresno Pacific instructor who was an acquaintance of one of the former UNM assistants.

At a news conference, athletic director Paul Krebs said the university fully cooperated with the NCAA during the probe.

"I do think there is some relief that comes with the filing of the report. It allows us to bring closure to what is a sad and embarassing situation for the university," Krebs said.

Long said the penalities will force his program to be more selective in its recruiting. He said he also would keep a tighter rein on his assistants.

Of the two assistants, Long said: "When they're out on the road themselves and doing this sort of thing, they're trying to recruit the best they can. Sometimes you lose sight of what's important. I think they're two great guys who made some serious mistakes."

The infractions committee pointed out that New Mexico was the third school that had major rules violations involving courses from Fresno Pacific.

"All institutions are cautioned that due diligence must be exercised prior to accepting courses from Fresno Pacific for academic credit and athletic eligibility purposes," the committee said in its report.

Sanctions also were imposed on the former assistants in their recruiting and coaching activities at any school where they work. The NCAA did not identify the assistants in the infractions committee's report.
2008-08-21Trailer_TrashMWCNuisanceLosing Two ScholarshipsLink4The NCAA put the New Mexico program on three years of probation Wednesday and cut five scholarships as punishment for academic violations involving two former assistant coaches.

The sanctions imposed by the NCAA’s infractions committee went beyond the university’s self-imposed penalties, which included two years of probation and fewer scholarship reductions.

New Mexico’s head coach Rocky Long was not accused of any wrongdoing in the case.

The NCAA concluded that the former Lobos assistants in 2004 improperly helped three recruits to obtain fraudulent academic credits through correspondence courses they never completed at Fresno Pacific University, a fully accredited, four-year college in California that also offers online degrees.

In its report, the infractions committee said course registration materials at Fresno Pacific showed the home addresses for the three UNM recruits as the home address in California of a brother of one former assistant. Coaches’ office or cell phone numbers were listed as the recruits’ phone numbers. The recruits admitted to NCAA investigators that they "received no course materials and did no work" but received course credit.

The recruits took courses from a Fresno Pacific instructor who was an acquaintance of one of the former UNM assistants.

At a news conference, athletic director Paul Krebs said the university fully cooperated with the NCAA during the probe.

"I do think there is some relief that comes with the filing of the report. It allows us to bring closure to what is a sad and embarassing situation for the university," Krebs said.

Long said the penalities will force his program to be more selective in its recruiting. He said he also would keep a tighter rein on his assistants.

Of the two assistants, Long said: "When they’re out on the road themselves and doing this sort of thing, they’re trying to recruit the best they can. Sometimes you lose sight of what’s important. I think they’re two great guys who made some serious mistakes."

The infractions committee pointed out that New Mexico was the third school that had major rules violations involving courses from Fresno Pacific.

"All institutions are cautioned that due diligence must be exercised prior to accepting courses from Fresno Pacific for academic credit and athletic eligibility purposes," the committee said in its report.

Sanctions also were imposed on the former assistants in their recruiting and coaching activities at any school where they work. The NCAA did not identify the assistants in the infractions committee’s report.
2008-08-21Trailer_TrashMWCNuisanceAcademically IneligibleLink6The NCAA put the New Mexico program on three years of probation Wednesday and cut five scholarships as punishment for academic violations involving two former assistant coaches.

The sanctions imposed by the NCAA’s infractions committee went beyond the university’s self-imposed penalties, which included two years of probation and fewer scholarship reductions.

New Mexico’s head coach Rocky Long was not accused of any wrongdoing in the case.

The NCAA concluded that the former Lobos assistants in 2004 improperly helped three recruits to obtain fraudulent academic credits through correspondence courses they never completed at Fresno Pacific University, a fully accredited, four-year college in California that also offers online degrees.

In its report, the infractions committee said course registration materials at Fresno Pacific showed the home addresses for the three UNM recruits as the home address in California of a brother of one former assistant. Coaches’ office or cell phone numbers were listed as the recruits’ phone numbers. The recruits admitted to NCAA investigators that they "received no course materials and did no work" but received course credit.

The recruits took courses from a Fresno Pacific instructor who was an acquaintance of one of the former UNM assistants.

At a news conference, athletic director Paul Krebs said the university fully cooperated with the NCAA during the probe.

"I do think there is some relief that comes with the filing of the report. It allows us to bring closure to what is a sad and embarassing situation for the university," Krebs said.

Long said the penalities will force his program to be more selective in its recruiting. He said he also would keep a tighter rein on his assistants.

Of the two assistants, Long said: "When they’re out on the road themselves and doing this sort of thing, they’re trying to recruit the best they can. Sometimes you lose sight of what’s important. I think they’re two great guys who made some serious mistakes."

The infractions committee pointed out that New Mexico was the third school that had major rules violations involving courses from Fresno Pacific.

"All institutions are cautioned that due diligence must be exercised prior to accepting courses from Fresno Pacific for academic credit and athletic eligibility purposes," the committee said in its report.

Sanctions also were imposed on the former assistants in their recruiting and coaching activities at any school where they work. The NCAA did not identify the assistants in the infractions committee’s report.
2008-08-21Trailer_TrashMWCSmall-TimeFraudLink39The NCAA put the New Mexico program on three years of probation Wednesday and cut five scholarships as punishment for academic violations involving two former assistant coaches.

The sanctions imposed by the NCAA’s infractions committee went beyond the university’s self-imposed penalties, which included two years of probation and fewer scholarship reductions.

New Mexico’s head coach Rocky Long was not accused of any wrongdoing in the case.

The NCAA concluded that the former Lobos assistants in 2004 improperly helped three recruits to obtain fraudulent academic credits through correspondence courses they never completed at Fresno Pacific University, a fully accredited, four-year college in California that also offers online degrees.

In its report, the infractions committee said course registration materials at Fresno Pacific showed the home addresses for the three UNM recruits as the home address in California of a brother of one former assistant. Coaches’ office or cell phone numbers were listed as the recruits’ phone numbers. The recruits admitted to NCAA investigators that they "received no course materials and did no work" but received course credit.

The recruits took courses from a Fresno Pacific instructor who was an acquaintance of one of the former UNM assistants.

At a news conference, athletic director Paul Krebs said the university fully cooperated with the NCAA during the probe.

"I do think there is some relief that comes with the filing of the report. It allows us to bring closure to what is a sad and embarassing situation for the university," Krebs said.

Long said the penalities will force his program to be more selective in its recruiting. He said he also would keep a tighter rein on his assistants.

Of the two assistants, Long said: "When they’re out on the road themselves and doing this sort of thing, they’re trying to recruit the best they can. Sometimes you lose sight of what’s important. I think they’re two great guys who made some serious mistakes."

The infractions committee pointed out that New Mexico was the third school that had major rules violations involving courses from Fresno Pacific.

"All institutions are cautioned that due diligence must be exercised prior to accepting courses from Fresno Pacific for academic credit and athletic eligibility purposes," the committee said in its report.

Sanctions also were imposed on the former assistants in their recruiting and coaching activities at any school where they work. The NCAA did not identify the assistants in the infractions committee’s report.
2008-08-19IrvinSucksACCSmall-TimeImproper BenefitsLink10On the eve of his first season as defensive coordinator at the University of Virginia, Bob Pruett is being accused of involvement in academic fraud and the overpayment of players at off-campus jobs while he was head football coach at Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va.
David Ridpath, a former compliance officer at Marshall, filed documents Friday with new allegations against Pruett. They’re part of a lawsuit Ridpath initiated against Marshall, Pruett and Marshall administrators about six years ago. The new filings were first reported Sunday on CBSSports.com.

The NCAA penalized Marshall in 2001 for several violations, including academic fraud and lack of institutional control. Pruett was not named in the original NCAA infractions report. Ridpath, now an associate athletic director at Ohio University, believes he was unfairly made a scapegoat at Marshall, the Huntington Herald-Dispatch reported.
2008-08-19IrvinSucksACCNuisanceKicked Out of LeagueLink7UVA kicked Laurynas Mikalauskas off of their basketball team. Coach Dave Leitao said that Mikalauskas, a 6-foot-8 native of Lithuania, is no longer a member of the team because he has not lived up to the standards set by the program. Leitao said he will not elaborate.

2008-08-19IrvinSucksACCSmall-TimeFraudLink13On the eve of his first season as defensive coordinator at the University of Virginia, Bob Pruett is being accused of involvement in academic fraud and the overpayment of players at off-campus jobs while he was head football coach at Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va.
David Ridpath, a former compliance officer at Marshall, filed documents Friday with new allegations against Pruett. They're part of a lawsuit Ridpath initiated against Marshall, Pruett and Marshall administrators about six years ago. The new filings were first reported Sunday on CBSSports.com.

The NCAA penalized Marshall in 2001 for several violations, including academic fraud and lack of institutional control. Pruett was not named in the original NCAA infractions report. Ridpath, now an associate athletic director at Ohio University, believes he was unfairly made a scapegoat at Marshall, the Huntington Herald-Dispatch reported.
2008-08-18IrvinSucksACCNuisanceResign In ShameLink7Chapel Hill, N.C. – A University of North Carolina star tennis player charged with drunken driving in a wreck that hospitalized two fellow students will withdraw from school this semester, his attorney said Monday.

Chris Kearney, 20, veered off the road in the 200 block of North Columbia Street early Sunday, and his sport utility vehicle hit a wall before striking two female UNC students walking on the sidewalk, police said.

The two women were taken to the hospital and had serious but non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. There was no word on their conditions Monday.

Kearney was charged with two counts of inflicting personal injury, felony hit-and-run causing personal injury and possessing a fake ID and one count each of driving while impaired and consuming alcohol under the age of 21.

His blood-alcohol reading registered 0.18, more than twice the 0.08 per se limit for intoxication in North Carolina.

His parents flew in from Irvine, Calif., to attend his first court appearance Monday morning and bail him out of jail. He has withdrawn from school and will return home to California with them, said his attorney, Amos Tyndall.

"They're devastated. They're very sad, very concerned about the two girls who were hurt. Their thoughts and prayers are with those girls and they're wishing, obviously wishing, he had made better choices" Tyndall said.

Kearney was the Atlantic Coast Conference 2007 Freshman Player of the Year. He ranks second on the team for singles and doubles victories and was ranked third nationally among doubles players last fall.

2008-08-18IrvinSucksACCSmall-TimeDrinking and DrivingLink12Chapel Hill, N.C. – A University of North Carolina star tennis player charged with drunken driving in a wreck that hospitalized two fellow students will withdraw from school this semester, his attorney said Monday.

Chris Kearney, 20, veered off the road in the 200 block of North Columbia Street early Sunday, and his sport utility vehicle hit a wall before striking two female UNC students walking on the sidewalk, police said.

The two women were taken to the hospital and had serious but non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. There was no word on their conditions Monday.

Kearney was charged with two counts of inflicting personal injury, felony hit-and-run causing personal injury and possessing a fake ID and one count each of driving while impaired and consuming alcohol under the age of 21.

His blood-alcohol reading registered 0.18, more than twice the 0.08 per se limit for intoxication in North Carolina.

His parents flew in from Irvine, Calif., to attend his first court appearance Monday morning and bail him out of jail. He has withdrawn from school and will return home to California with them, said his attorney, Amos Tyndall.

"They’re devastated. They’re very sad, very concerned about the two girls who were hurt. Their thoughts and prayers are with those girls and they’re wishing, obviously wishing, he had made better choices" Tyndall said.

Kearney was the Atlantic Coast Conference 2007 Freshman Player of the Year. He ranks second on the team for singles and doubles victories and was ranked third nationally among doubles players last fall.

2008-08-18IrvinSucksACCSmall-TimeUnder Age DrinkingLink10Chapel Hill, N.C. – A University of North Carolina star tennis player charged with drunken driving in a wreck that hospitalized two fellow students will withdraw from school this semester, his attorney said Monday.

Chris Kearney, 20, veered off the road in the 200 block of North Columbia Street early Sunday, and his sport utility vehicle hit a wall before striking two female UNC students walking on the sidewalk, police said.

The two women were taken to the hospital and had serious but non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. There was no word on their conditions Monday.

Kearney was charged with two counts of inflicting personal injury, felony hit-and-run causing personal injury and possessing a fake ID and one count each of driving while impaired and consuming alcohol under the age of 21.

His blood-alcohol reading registered 0.18, more than twice the 0.08 per se limit for intoxication in North Carolina.

His parents flew in from Irvine, Calif., to attend his first court appearance Monday morning and bail him out of jail. He has withdrawn from school and will return home to California with them, said his attorney, Amos Tyndall.

"They’re devastated. They’re very sad, very concerned about the two girls who were hurt. Their thoughts and prayers are with those girls and they’re wishing, obviously wishing, he had made better choices" Tyndall said.

Kearney was the Atlantic Coast Conference 2007 Freshman Player of the Year. He ranks second on the team for singles and doubles victories and was ranked third nationally among doubles players last fall.

2008-08-18IrvinSucksACCSmall-TimeForgeryLink16Chapel Hill, N.C. – A University of North Carolina star tennis player charged with drunken driving in a wreck that hospitalized two fellow students will withdraw from school this semester, his attorney said Monday.

Chris Kearney, 20, veered off the road in the 200 block of North Columbia Street early Sunday, and his sport utility vehicle hit a wall before striking two female UNC students walking on the sidewalk, police said.

The two women were taken to the hospital and had serious but non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. There was no word on their conditions Monday.

Kearney was charged with two counts of inflicting personal injury, felony hit-and-run causing personal injury and possessing a fake ID and one count each of driving while impaired and consuming alcohol under the age of 21.

His blood-alcohol reading registered 0.18, more than twice the 0.08 per se limit for intoxication in North Carolina.

His parents flew in from Irvine, Calif., to attend his first court appearance Monday morning and bail him out of jail. He has withdrawn from school and will return home to California with them, said his attorney, Amos Tyndall.

"They’re devastated. They’re very sad, very concerned about the two girls who were hurt. Their thoughts and prayers are with those girls and they’re wishing, obviously wishing, he had made better choices" Tyndall said.

Kearney was the Atlantic Coast Conference 2007 Freshman Player of the Year. He ranks second on the team for singles and doubles victories and was ranked third nationally among doubles players last fall.

2008-08-18IrvinSucksACCBig-TimeAssault and BatteryLink30Chapel Hill, N.C. – A University of North Carolina star tennis player charged with drunken driving in a wreck that hospitalized two fellow students will withdraw from school this semester, his attorney said Monday.

Chris Kearney, 20, veered off the road in the 200 block of North Columbia Street early Sunday, and his sport utility vehicle hit a wall before striking two female UNC students walking on the sidewalk, police said.

The two women were taken to the hospital and had serious but non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. There was no word on their conditions Monday.

Kearney was charged with two counts of inflicting personal injury, felony hit-and-run causing personal injury and possessing a fake ID and one count each of driving while impaired and consuming alcohol under the age of 21.

His blood-alcohol reading registered 0.18, more than twice the 0.08 per se limit for intoxication in North Carolina.

His parents flew in from Irvine, Calif., to attend his first court appearance Monday morning and bail him out of jail. He has withdrawn from school and will return home to California with them, said his attorney, Amos Tyndall.

"They’re devastated. They’re very sad, very concerned about the two girls who were hurt. Their thoughts and prayers are with those girls and they’re wishing, obviously wishing, he had made better choices" Tyndall said.

Kearney was the Atlantic Coast Conference 2007 Freshman Player of the Year. He ranks second on the team for singles and doubles victories and was ranked third nationally among doubles players last fall.

2008-08-18IrvinSucksACCBig-TimeOther FeloniesLink80Chapel Hill, N.C. – A University of North Carolina star tennis player charged with drunken driving in a wreck that hospitalized two fellow students will withdraw from school this semester, his attorney said Monday.

Chris Kearney, 20, veered off the road in the 200 block of North Columbia Street early Sunday, and his sport utility vehicle hit a wall before striking two female UNC students walking on the sidewalk, police said.

The two women were taken to the hospital and had serious but non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. There was no word on their conditions Monday.

Kearney was charged with two counts of inflicting personal injury, felony hit-and-run causing personal injury and possessing a fake ID and one count each of driving while impaired and consuming alcohol under the age of 21.

His blood-alcohol reading registered 0.18, more than twice the 0.08 per se limit for intoxication in North Carolina.

His parents flew in from Irvine, Calif., to attend his first court appearance Monday morning and bail him out of jail. He has withdrawn from school and will return home to California with them, said his attorney, Amos Tyndall.

"They’re devastated. They’re very sad, very concerned about the two girls who were hurt. Their thoughts and prayers are with those girls and they’re wishing, obviously wishing, he had made better choices" Tyndall said.

Kearney was the Atlantic Coast Conference 2007 Freshman Player of the Year. He ranks second on the team for singles and doubles victories and was ranked third nationally among doubles players last fall.

2008-08-18IrvinSucksACCNuisanceSuspensions - 5+ GamesLink4Virginia Tech WR Zach Luckett was arrested and charged with DUI and operating with a revoked license. It is his second DUI. He has been suspended indefinitely from the team.
2008-08-18IrvinSucksACCSmall-TimeDrinking and DrivingLink12Virginia Tech WR Zach Luckett was arrested and charged with DUI and operating with a revoked license. It is his second DUI. He has been suspended indefinitely from the team.
2008-08-18IrvinSucksACCSmall-TimeMoving ViolationsLink5Virginia Tech WR Zach Luckett was arrested and charged with DUI and operating with a revoked license. It is his second DUI. He has been suspended indefinitely from the team.
2008-08-15IrvinSucksGiantsBig-TimeWrong Place Wrong TimeLink7A Philadelphia man was charged with extortion by US Attorneys for pretending to be two women claiming to have had a wild sexual encounter with Giants' coach Tom Coughlin. He sent letters to Coughlin threatening to expose Coughlin's torrid escapades unless he was paid $20,000 - $30,000. Coughlin turned the letters over to the NFL, who brought in the FBI.
2008-08-14Trailer_TrashRoyalsNuisanceSuspensions - 5+ GamesLink2Kansas City Royals pitcher Juan Garcia and catcher Juan Fortuna, and Chicago Cubs pitcher Starling Peralta were suspended for 50 games each Wednesday after testing positive under baseball's minor league drug program.

All three tested positive for a metabolite of Boldenone.

A total of 26 minor leaguers have received 50-game penalties since July 25, and all but two tested positive in the Dominican and Venezuelan summer leagues. Prior to this year, baseball didn't announce suspensions from the Dominican league because of legal issues. MLB did not announce suspensions from the Venezuelan league in 2007 and said Wednesday there was only one that year.
2008-08-14Trailer_TrashRoyalsSmall-TimeUsing Soft DrugsLink6Kansas City Royals pitcher Juan Garcia and catcher Juan Fortuna, and Chicago Cubs pitcher Starling Peralta were suspended for 50 games each Wednesday after testing positive under baseball’s minor league drug program.

All three tested positive for a metabolite of Boldenone.

A total of 26 minor leaguers have received 50-game penalties since July 25, and all but two tested positive in the Dominican and Venezuelan summer leagues. Prior to this year, baseball didn’t announce suspensions from the Dominican league because of legal issues. MLB did not announce suspensions from the Venezuelan league in 2007 and said Wednesday there was only one that year.
2008-08-14Trailer_TrashDiamondbacksNuisanceSuspensions - 5+ GamesLink2Kansas City minor leaguer Victor Jorge and two players in the Arizona organization were suspended for 50 games each Tuesday after testing positive under baseball's minor league drug program.

Jorge, a 21-year-old righty, is 0-2 with an 8.54 ERA for Burlington of the rookie Appalachian League. He tested positive for metabolites of Stanozolol.

The Diamondbacks' Winfild De La Rosa and Ramon Mariano, who play in the Dominican Summer League, tested positive for a metabolite of Boldenone. De La Rosa is a pitcher and Mariano is a first baseman.

A total of 23 minor leaguers have received 50-game penalties since July 25, and all but two tested positive in the Dominican and Venezuelan summer leagues. Prior to this year, baseball didn't announce suspensions in those two leagues because of legal issues.
2008-08-14Trailer_TrashDiamondbacksSmall-TimeUsing Soft DrugsLink6Kansas City minor leaguer Victor Jorge and two players in the Arizona organization were suspended for 50 games each Tuesday after testing positive under baseball’s minor league drug program.

Jorge, a 21-year-old righty, is 0-2 with an 8.54 ERA for Burlington of the rookie Appalachian League. He tested positive for metabolites of Stanozolol.

The Diamondbacks’ Winfild De La Rosa and Ramon Mariano, who play in the Dominican Summer League, tested positive for a metabolite of Boldenone. De La Rosa is a pitcher and Mariano is a first baseman.

A total of 23 minor leaguers have received 50-game penalties since July 25, and all but two tested positive in the Dominican and Venezuelan summer leagues. Prior to this year, baseball didn’t announce suspensions in those two leagues because of legal issues.
2008-08-14Trailer_TrashRocketsSmall-TimeDrinking and DrivingLink3Houston Rockets point guard Rafer Alston is due in court Thursday for arraignment on a misdemeanor drunken driving charge.

The 32-year-old NBA journeyman is free on $500 bond after his predawn arrest last Thursday. The arrest was first reported by KRIV-TV in Houston.

"We are aware of the situation and are in the process of gathering information regarding this incident," Rockets spokesman Nelson Luis said in a statement. "We will refrain from further comment at this time until we have all the details and have had time to brief our personnel who are traveling due to the Olympics."
2008-08-10PerpetratorsEaglesNuisanceFines 50K and UpLink6Philadelphia Eagles gurrd, Shawn Andrews, has finally reported to training camp after missing the first 17 days, and racking up over $400,000 in fines ($15,000 / day).
2008-08-08Gold_ToothBig 10NuisanceSuspensions - 2 to 4 GamesLink4Donald Washington didn't run and hide at yesterday Ohio State's picture day, even though he confirmed he won't be in the picture for the defense the first two games.

Backup safety Jamario O'Neal also confirmed he will miss the first two games because of a suspension. They, along with Eugene Clifford, who left the team during the summer, were first disciplined for something that occurred during the spring.

2008-08-06Trailer_TrashBroncosNuisanceSuspensions - 2 to 4 GamesLink1The Denver Broncos will start the season without wide receiver Brandon Marshall, who was suspended by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for three games for violating the league's personal conduct policy.
2008-08-06Trailer_TrashRoyalsNuisanceSuspensions - 5+ GamesLink2Kansas City catcher Miguel Olivo and pitcher Zack Greinke have been suspended five games each for causing trouble in a weekend game with the Chicago White Sox.

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen was suspended two games and Royals manager Trey Hillman was given one game Tuesday. All four penalties also included undisclosed fines.

Olivo and Greinke appealed their suspensions, which were to begin with Tuesday night's game against Boston. They can continue to play until the appeal process is complete.

"We are appealing it because I think that is too much for me," Olivo said. "Their pitcher (wasn't) suspended at all, nothing."

"I'm disappointed because I'm hurt. I got left hand hurt and my right hand. I know I'm going to get suspended, but not like for five days, maybe three or two games. I agree with that, but five games I think is a lot."

Guillen will sit out games Tuesday and Wednesday against Detroit. The White Sox began the day in a virtual tie with Minnesota for the AL Central lead.

"My ball club is going through a pretty tough time right now and I got to be with them 100 percent. I let my club down for two days," Guillen said. "This team can play without me, I believe in my coaches, I believe in the club. I don't think this team will play any differently having me here or not."

Hillman will immediately serve his penalty.

"You're always disappointed," Hillman said. "I don't ever look forward to being away from the competition. It is their decision. I don't have the advantage of the appeal process, so I've got to serve mine tonight."

Baseball disciplinarian Bob Watson issued the suspensions following Sunday's game in Kansas City. Olivo was suspended four games at the beginning of this season after throwing a punch at the Mets' Jose Reyes while playing for Florida last September.

The Royals were on their way to a 14-3 win when trouble began in the fifth inning.

Olivo already had two RBI when he was hit by a pitch from White Sox reliever D.J. Carrasco and charged the mound, starting a bench-clearing brawl.

Olivo, Carrasco and Guillen were ejected when order was restored. Watson penalized Guillen for making contact with umpire Tim Timmons during the dispute and for his postgame comments, in which the manager said, "this is my 20-something year in the big leagues and I still don't understand what common sense they have when they make those decisions."

Both teams were warned against any retaliation. In the seventh, Greinke was ejected after hitting Nick Swisher with a pitch.

"I thought I might get suspended, but I wasn't sure for how long," Greinke said. "Five days is a long time. I was surprised it was that for that long. Still everything is in the beginning stages. I'm not an expert on it."

Greinke said he not surprised Carrasco did not receive any punishment.

"Because at the time, teams weren't warned," Greinke said. "He didn't really try to fight Olivo really or anyone."
2008-08-06Trailer_TrashRoyalsNuisanceSuspensions - 1 GameLink1Kansas City catcher Miguel Olivo and pitcher Zack Greinke have been suspended five games each for causing trouble in a weekend game with the Chicago White Sox.

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen was suspended two games and Royals manager Trey Hillman was given one game Tuesday. All four penalties also included undisclosed fines.

Olivo and Greinke appealed their suspensions, which were to begin with Tuesday night’s game against Boston. They can continue to play until the appeal process is complete.

"We are appealing it because I think that is too much for me," Olivo said. "Their pitcher (wasn’t) suspended at all, nothing."

"I’m disappointed because I’m hurt. I got left hand hurt and my right hand. I know I’m going to get suspended, but not like for five days, maybe three or two games. I agree with that, but five games I think is a lot."

Guillen will sit out games Tuesday and Wednesday against Detroit. The White Sox began the day in a virtual tie with Minnesota for the AL Central lead.

"My ball club is going through a pretty tough time right now and I got to be with them 100 percent. I let my club down for two days," Guillen said. "This team can play without me, I believe in my coaches, I believe in the club. I don’t think this team will play any differently having me here or not."

Hillman will immediately serve his penalty.

"You’re always disappointed," Hillman said. "I don’t ever look forward to being away from the competition. It is their decision. I don’t have the advantage of the appeal process, so I’ve got to serve mine tonight."

Baseball disciplinarian Bob Watson issued the suspensions following Sunday’s game in Kansas City. Olivo was suspended four games at the beginning of this season after throwing a punch at the Mets’ Jose Reyes while playing for Florida last September.

The Royals were on their way to a 14-3 win when trouble began in the fifth inning.

Olivo already had two RBI when he was hit by a pitch from White Sox reliever D.J. Carrasco and charged the mound, starting a bench-clearing brawl.

Olivo, Carrasco and Guillen were ejected when order was restored. Watson penalized Guillen for making contact with umpire Tim Timmons during the dispute and for his postgame comments, in which the manager said, "this is my 20-something year in the big leagues and I still don’t understand what common sense they have when they make those decisions."

Both teams were warned against any retaliation. In the seventh, Greinke was ejected after hitting Nick Swisher with a pitch.

"I thought I might get suspended, but I wasn’t sure for how long," Greinke said. "Five days is a long time. I was surprised it was that for that long. Still everything is in the beginning stages. I’m not an expert on it."

Greinke said he not surprised Carrasco did not receive any punishment.

"Because at the time, teams weren’t warned," Greinke said. "He didn’t really try to fight Olivo really or anyone."
2008-08-06Trailer_TrashRoyalsNuisanceFines Up To 10KLink3Kansas City catcher Miguel Olivo and pitcher Zack Greinke have been suspended five games each for causing trouble in a weekend game with the Chicago White Sox.

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen was suspended two games and Royals manager Trey Hillman was given one game Tuesday. All four penalties also included undisclosed fines.

Olivo and Greinke appealed their suspensions, which were to begin with Tuesday night’s game against Boston. They can continue to play until the appeal process is complete.

"We are appealing it because I think that is too much for me," Olivo said. "Their pitcher (wasn’t) suspended at all, nothing."

"I’m disappointed because I’m hurt. I got left hand hurt and my right hand. I know I’m going to get suspended, but not like for five days, maybe three or two games. I agree with that, but five games I think is a lot."

Guillen will sit out games Tuesday and Wednesday against Detroit. The White Sox began the day in a virtual tie with Minnesota for the AL Central lead.

"My ball club is going through a pretty tough time right now and I got to be with them 100 percent. I let my club down for two days," Guillen said. "This team can play without me, I believe in my coaches, I believe in the club. I don’t think this team will play any differently having me here or not."

Hillman will immediately serve his penalty.

"You’re always disappointed," Hillman said. "I don’t ever look forward to being away from the competition. It is their decision. I don’t have the advantage of the appeal process, so I’ve got to serve mine tonight."

Baseball disciplinarian Bob Watson issued the suspensions following Sunday’s game in Kansas City. Olivo was suspended four games at the beginning of this season after throwing a punch at the Mets’ Jose Reyes while playing for Florida last September.

The Royals were on their way to a 14-3 win when trouble began in the fifth inning.

Olivo already had two RBI when he was hit by a pitch from White Sox reliever D.J. Carrasco and charged the mound, starting a bench-clearing brawl.

Olivo, Carrasco and Guillen were ejected when order was restored. Watson penalized Guillen for making contact with umpire Tim Timmons during the dispute and for his postgame comments, in which the manager said, "this is my 20-something year in the big leagues and I still don’t understand what common sense they have when they make those decisions."

Both teams were warned against any retaliation. In the seventh, Greinke was ejected after hitting Nick Swisher with a pitch.

"I thought I might get suspended, but I wasn’t sure for how long," Greinke said. "Five days is a long time. I was surprised it was that for that long. Still everything is in the beginning stages. I’m not an expert on it."

Greinke said he not surprised Carrasco did not receive any punishment.

"Because at the time, teams weren’t warned," Greinke said. "He didn’t really try to fight Olivo really or anyone."
2008-08-06Trailer_TrashBrewersNuisanceApologizing to TeamLink1Milwaukee first baseman Prince Fielder apologized Tuesday for pushing a teammate in the dugout during a loss, saying he should have done a better job of handling frustration due in part to the Brewers' losing streak.

Fielder exchanged words and twice shoved Manny Parra after the pitcher was removed for a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning of a 6-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. The Brewers' seventh loss in nine games left them with only a half-game lead in the NL wild-card standings.

The 24-year-old Fielder was pulled away from Parra by several teammates, preventing the situation from escalating. He declined to talk about it after the game.

On Tuesday, he said there is no animosity toward Parra.

"It's not like we hate each other," Fielder said. "I don't. It's just a little disagreement. I apologize for the way it went down, but I don't apologize for the passion and intensity. I definitely could have handled it a little better, but just at that moment, that's how it went down. I can't take it back. The way I handled it probably could have been dealt with better."
2008-08-05Gold_ToothPanthersNuisanceApologizing to TeamLink2Steve Smith apologized and talked about winning back the respect of his teammates, coaches and fans. A battered Ken Lucas accepted Smith's apology and discussed his impending surgery.
2008-08-05Gold_ToothPanthersNuisanceApologizing to TeamLink2Steve Smith apologized and talked about winning back the respect of his teammates, coaches and fans. A battered Ken Lucas accepted Smith's apology and discussed his impending surgery.
2008-08-05PerpetratorsPac 10NuisanceAcademically IneligibleLink2University of Washington football player, E.J. Savannah was ruled academically ineligible to play football this fall.
2008-08-05PerpetratorsPac 10Small-TimeTrespassingLink4University of Washington redshirt freshman, Chris Izbicki, has been charged with criminal tresspass and a minor in possession of liquor after being arrested for trying to crash a VIP area at a summer concert venue. His breathalizer test showed a reading of .241.
2008-08-05PerpetratorsPac 10Small-TimeUnder Age DrinkingLink10University of Washington redshirt freshman, Chris Izbicki, has been charged with criminal tresspass and a minor in possession of liquor after being arrested for trying to crash a VIP area at a summer concert venue. His breathalizer test showed a reading of .241.
2008-08-05IrvinSucksCharles HaleyNuisanceOff-field HumiliationsLink0Charles Haley has just written a book in which he describes his lockerroom masturbatory exploits. This link is not for the faint of heart.
2008-08-05IrvinSucksCharles HaleySmall-TimeCrimes Against NatureLink0Charles Haley has just written a book in which he describes his lockerroom masturbatory exploits. This link is not for the faint of heart.
2008-08-05IrvinSucksCharles HaleySmall-TimeSexual HarassmentLink0Charles Haley has just written a book in which he describes his lockerroom masturbatory exploits. This link is not for the faint of heart.
2008-08-05IrvinSucksCharles HaleySmall-TimeIndecent ExposureLink0Charles Haley has just written a book in which he describes his lockerroom masturbatory exploits. This link is not for the faint of heart.
2008-08-05Trailer_TrashYankeesNuisanceSuspensions - 2 to 4 GamesLink2Baltimore's Daniel Cabrera and New York's Edwar Ramirez were suspended and fined by the league for intentionally throwing at batters during a series between the teams earlier this week.

Cabrera was suspended six games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing a pitch at Alex Rodriguez's head in the bottom of the eighth inning on Tuesday night.

Ramirez, a reliever, was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing at Kevin Millar's head during the top of the seventh inning on Wednesday.

"That's too much," Ramirez said before the Yankees played the Angels on Thursday night. "I didn't do nothing yesterday. One pitch, one mistake ... I didn't try to hit him."

Both pitchers were ejected from the respective games.

Ramirez has appealed the league's decision. Cabrera hasn't yet, and if he doesn't his suspension will begin Friday night against the Seattle Mariners.
2008-08-05Trailer_TrashYankeesNuisanceFines Up To 10KLink1Baltimore’s Daniel Cabrera and New York’s Edwar Ramirez were suspended and fined by the league for intentionally throwing at batters during a series between the teams earlier this week.

Cabrera was suspended six games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing a pitch at Alex Rodriguez’s head in the bottom of the eighth inning on Tuesday night.

Ramirez, a reliever, was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing at Kevin Millar’s head during the top of the seventh inning on Wednesday.

"That’s too much," Ramirez said before the Yankees played the Angels on Thursday night. "I didn’t do nothing yesterday. One pitch, one mistake ... I didn’t try to hit him."

Both pitchers were ejected from the respective games.

Ramirez has appealed the league’s decision. Cabrera hasn’t yet, and if he doesn’t his suspension will begin Friday night against the Seattle Mariners.
2008-08-04Gold_ToothPanthersNuisanceSuspensions - 2 to 4 GamesLink2Receiver Steve Smith was suspended two games by the Carolina Panthers after his training camp fight with cornerback Ken Lucas.

The suspension will cost Smith more than $205,000, a fraction of his base salary.
2008-08-04Gold_ToothPanthersNuisanceFines 50K and UpLink6Receiver Steve Smith was suspended two games by the Carolina Panthers after his training camp fight with cornerback Ken Lucas.

The suspension will cost Smith more than $205,000, a fraction of his base salary.
2008-08-04Gold_ToothPanthersSmall-TimeFightingLink16Receiver Steve Smith was suspended two games by the Carolina Panthers after his training camp fight with cornerback Ken Lucas.

The suspension will cost Smith more than $205,000, a fraction of his base salary.
2008-08-04Gold_ToothBig 10Small-TimeDrunk and DisorderlyLink18University of Iowa wrestler Montell Marion was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct in downtown Iowa City early Sunday.
The charges, both simple misdemeanors, were given to Marion, 20, and Blake Ryan Anderson at 1:01 a.m. Sunday at the downtown bar. "Multiple witnesses stated that Marion punched another subject," Iowa City Police Sgt. Denise Brotherton said. "(
2008-08-04Gold_ToothBig 10Small-TimeFightingLink8University of Iowa wrestler Montell Marion was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct in downtown Iowa City early Sunday.
The charges, both simple misdemeanors, were given to Marion, 20, and Blake Ryan Anderson at 1:01 a.m. Sunday at the downtown bar. "Multiple witnesses stated that Marion punched another subject," Iowa City Police Sgt. Denise Brotherton said. "(
2008-08-04Gold_ToothBig 10Small-TimeUnder Age DrinkingLink10University of Iowa wrestler Montell Marion was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct in downtown Iowa City early Sunday.
The charges, both simple misdemeanors, were given to Marion, 20, and Blake Ryan Anderson at 1:01 a.m. Sunday at the downtown bar. "Multiple witnesses stated that Marion punched another subject," Iowa City Police Sgt. Denise Brotherton said. "(
2008-08-04Gold_ToothBig 10NuisanceKicked Out of LeagueLink7Illinois coach Bruce Weber hoped he had an understanding with Jamar Smith–stay out of trouble and stay on the basketball team.

On Thursday, Weber kicked the junior guard off the team, saying Smith had not kept their "personal agreement."
2008-08-04Gold_ToothBig 10NuisanceSuspensions - 1 GameLink1Lance Smith's career with the University of Wisconsin football team may be over.

Smith, a junior running back, was suspended by coach Bret Bielema Thursday, a few hours after he was terminated from the first-offenders program.

2008-08-04Gold_ToothBig 10Small-TimeParole ViolationLink8Lance Smith’s career with the University of Wisconsin football team may be over.

Smith, a junior running back, was suspended by coach Bret Bielema Thursday, a few hours after he was terminated from the first-offenders program.

2008-08-04Gold_ToothMavericksSmall-TimeMoving ViolationsLink12Howard played in high school in nearby Kernersville and was a standout at Wake Forest.

Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard was arrested in his hometown after police said he was drag racing on a Winston-Salem street.

He is charged with speeding (94 mph in a 55 mph zone), careless and reckless driving, and speed competition.
2008-08-02IrvinSucksACCNuisanceAcademically IneligibleLink10Eight incoming freshman football players at The U were no-shows at the start of fall practice due to NCAA Clearinghouse academic issues.
2008-07-31Gold_ToothBig 10NuisanceKicked Out of LeagueLink14Last week no decision had been made, but today reports are being confirmed that Chris Baker and Phil Taylor are no longer on the Penn State football team.

Penn State spokesman Jeff Nelson isn't offering information on why the defensive tackles were dismissed by head coach Joe Paterno, the Associated Press reports. Both players were charged by police in connection with fights last year in State College.
2008-07-31Gold_ToothswacNuisanceCaught CheatingLink0Alabama State chose not to contest any of the 23 alleged NCAA rules violations in the university's official response to the charges.

The NCAA alleged widespread use of ineligible players, grade changes and recruiting misdeeds and charged the school with lack of institutional control.

2008-07-30Trailer_TrashCardsSmall-TimeUsing Soft DrugsLink9Three St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers were suspended for 50 games each after testing positive for steroids.

The commissioner’s office said Tuesday the suspensions of pitchers Braulin Beltre and Yedilson Pena and outfielder Andres Beras take effect immediately. All are on the Cardinals’ Dominican Summer League team.

Beltre and Beras tested positive for boldenone and Pena for stanozolol.
2008-07-30Trailer_TrashCardsNuisanceSuspensions - 5+ GamesLink3Three St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers were suspended for 50 games each after testing positive for steroids.

The commissioner's office said Tuesday the suspensions of pitchers Braulin Beltre and Yedilson Pena and outfielder Andres Beras take effect immediately. All are on the Cardinals' Dominican Summer League team.

Beltre and Beras tested positive for boldenone and Pena for stanozolol.
2008-07-29Gold_ToothBig 10Small-TimeParole ViolationLink8An arrest warrant has been issued for Illinois basketball player Jamar Smith after prosecutors filed paperwork to revoke his probation for allegedly drinking alcohol.
2008-07-29Gold_ToothBig 10NuisanceKicked Out of LeagueLink7Starting defensive tackle Doug Worthington faces a drunken-driving charge after he was arrested early Saturday morning on campus. He was going 41 mph in a 25 mph zone, police reports show.

The incident follows closely on the heels of reserve defensive back Eugene Clifford being charged with misdemeanor assault after being involved in a July 4 fight at a Cincinnati sports bar.

Eugene Clifford (previously busted) recently was released from his OSU scholarship and is expected to transfer to Tennessee State.

2008-07-29Gold_ToothBig 10Small-TimeMoving ViolationsLink5Starting defensive tackle Doug Worthington faces a drunken-driving charge after he was arrested early Saturday morning on campus. He was going 41 mph in a 25 mph zone, police reports show.

The incident follows closely on the heels of reserve defensive back Eugene Clifford being charged with misdemeanor assault after being involved in a July 4 fight at a Cincinnati sports bar.

Eugene Clifford (previously busted) recently was released from his OSU scholarship and is expected to transfer to Tennessee State.

2008-07-29Gold_ToothBig 10Small-TimeDrinking and DrivingLink12Starting defensive tackle Doug Worthington faces a drunken-driving charge after he was arrested early Saturday morning on campus. He was going 41 mph in a 25 mph zone, police reports show.

The incident follows closely on the heels of reserve defensive back Eugene Clifford being charged with misdemeanor assault after being involved in a July 4 fight at a Cincinnati sports bar.

Eugene Clifford (previously busted) recently was released from his OSU scholarship and is expected to transfer to Tennessee State.

2008-07-29PerpetratorsPac 10NuisanceSuspensions - 5+ GamesLink4University of Oregon linebacker, Kevin Garrett, was arrested for driving under the influence, resisting arrest, failure to obey a traffic control device, making an improper right turn, driving with a suspended license, driving uninsured, and failure to carry a registration. Garrett was subsequently suspended indefinitely from the team
2008-07-29PerpetratorsPac 10Small-TimeDrinking and DrivingLink12University of Oregon linebacker, Kevin Garrett, was arrested for driving under the influence, resisting arrest, failure to obey a traffic control device, making an improper right turn, driving with a suspended license, driving uninsured, and failure to carry a registration. Garrett was subsequently suspended indefinitely from the team
2008-07-29PerpetratorsPac 10Small-TimeResisting ArrestLink8University of Oregon linebacker, Kevin Garrett, was arrested for driving under the influence, resisting arrest, failure to obey a traffic control device, making an improper right turn, driving with a suspended license, driving uninsured, and failure to carry a registration. Garrett was subsequently suspended indefinitely from the team
2008-07-29PerpetratorsPac 10Small-TimeMoving ViolationsLink25University of Oregon linebacker, Kevin Garrett, was arrested for driving under the influence, resisting arrest, failure to obey a traffic control device, making an improper right turn, driving with a suspended license, driving uninsured, and failure to carry a registration. Garrett was subsequently suspended indefinitely from the team
2008-07-28Gold_ToothBig 10NuisanceSuspensions - 1 GameLink1Smith, a junior running back for Wisconsin, was suspended by coach Bret Bielema Thursday, a few hours after he was terminated from the first-offenders program.

Smith, who faces the possibility of a jail sentence and a heavy fine, was terminated because of "continued non-compliance" and lack of follow-through with the program's rules and requirements, court records show. He was placed in the program after beating his girlfriend.

2008-07-28Gold_ToothBig 10Small-TimeParole ViolationLink8Smith, a junior running back for Wisconsin, was suspended by coach Bret Bielema Thursday, a few hours after he was terminated from the first-offenders program.

Smith, who faces the possibility of a jail sentence and a heavy fine, was terminated because of "continued non-compliance" and lack of follow-through with the program’s rules and requirements, court records show. He was placed in the program after beating his girlfriend.

2008-07-28Gold_ToothBig 10NuisanceAcademically IneligibleLink2University of Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez said this afternoon that backup defensive tackle Marques Slocum is no longer a member of the team, citing academic as well as football-related issues as reasons.

Rodriguez added that running back Kevin Grady, who was considered a contender for the starting job, has been suspended as a result of his drunken driving arrest in early July.

2008-07-28Gold_ToothBig 10NuisanceKicked Out of LeagueLink7University of Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez said this afternoon that backup defensive tackle Marques Slocum is no longer a member of the team, citing academic as well as football-related issues as reasons.

Rodriguez added that running back Kevin Grady, who was considered a contender for the starting job, has been suspended as a result of his drunken driving arrest in early July.

2008-07-28Gold_ToothBig 10NuisanceSuspensions - 1 GameLink1University of Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez said this afternoon that backup defensive tackle Marques Slocum is no longer a member of the team, citing academic as well as football-related issues as reasons.

Rodriguez added that running back Kevin Grady, who was considered a contender for the starting job, has been suspended as a result of his drunken driving arrest in early July.

2008-07-28Gold_ToothSun BeltSmall-TimeConcealed or Illegal WeaponsLink9Regena Jackson, a leading scorer on the Louisiana-Monroe women's basketball team last season, was arrested early Saturday after firing a gun from an apartment balcony, a university spokeswoman said.

He said Jackson was being held Saturday on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, having a gun on a school campus, carrying a gun with an obliterated serial number, aggravated assault and simple battery.
2008-07-28Gold_ToothSun BeltBig-TimeAssault and Battery