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Tuesday, August 27, 2002

APPEALING: Derek Watson, South Carolina State

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Associated Press reports South Carolina State running back Derek Watson was released from jail Tuesday pending an appeal of his 10-day sentence related to marijuana possession. Watson, a former 1,000-yard rusher for South Carolina, was kicked off the team by coach Lou Holtz following a series of transgressions, culminating with his January arrest for marijuana possession outside a nightclub in Greenville.

8:41:14 PM

SUSPENDED: Brandon Williams, University of Georgia
ATHENS, Ga. -- Associated Press reports Georgia cornerback Brandon Williams, acquitted of rape charges last week, was reinstated to the team Tuesday but suspended for the first three games. Under school policy, Williams was automatically suspended in April after being charged with a felony.

Jury Acquits First of Three Georgia Players in Alleged Gang Rape

8:38:20 PM

PENALTIES: Bobby Wade, Javier Martinez, Andre Torrey, University of Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Associated Press reports three Arizona football players will help build homes for the needy on Sept. 11 instead of serving suspensions for their run-ins with police this summer. Coach John Mackovic said wide receiver Bobby Wade and defensive ends Javier Martinez and Andre Torrey will work a construction shift with Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit group that constructs homes for underprivileged residents.

5:09:45 PM

NO TEAM PENALTY: Mo Mitchell, Kelvin Kight, Sylvester McGrew, Florida

GAINESVILLE -- Palm Beach Post reports the three Florida players were cited for alcohol-related citations last weekend are not expected to miss any playing time. Florida opens its season at 6 p.m. Saturday at home against Alabama-Birmingham. Offensive tackle Mo Mitchell, wide receiver Kelvin Kight and defensive end Sylvester McGrew received citations for open container violations Saturday night. Kight and McGrew were issued underage drinking citations.

4:25:10 PM

ARRESTED: Mo Mitchell, Kelvin Kight, Sylvester McGrew, Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gator Bait reports Florida football players Mo Mitchell, Kelvin Kight and Sylvester McGrew were all given notices to appear in court for violation of the open container law by two University Police Department officers Saturday night. Also, Kight and McGrew face additional charges for possession of alcohol under the age of 21.
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