04-12-2010, 01:47 PM
The University of Kentucky Athletics Department released a statement Monday regarding the DUI arrest of UK assistant basketball coach Rod Strickland.
According to police reports, they arrested Strickland just before 3 a.m. Sunday at Tates Creek and New Circle Road. The report says an officer saw Strickland run a red light at the intersection, nearly striking another vehicle. Investigators say he failed a field sobriety test, including standing on one leg, walking and turning, and reciting ABCs. Strickland refused a breathalizer and had the smell of alcohol on his breath.
A statement from DeWayne Peevy of UK Media Relations on Monday morning read, "This is a legal matter and we are still gathering information about the alleged incident. We take such allegations seriously and will handle appropriately once the facts are known."
Strickland, a former NBA star, has three previous DUI arrests, according to ABC News. The last was a 2001 incident in Virginia. According to the ABC news report, Strickland was convicted in 1998 for the same charge, and complete a year probation and 30 hours of community service. In 1999, he was acquitted of charges relating to driving drunk in Washington.
According to police reports, they arrested Strickland just before 3 a.m. Sunday at Tates Creek and New Circle Road. The report says an officer saw Strickland run a red light at the intersection, nearly striking another vehicle. Investigators say he failed a field sobriety test, including standing on one leg, walking and turning, and reciting ABCs. Strickland refused a breathalizer and had the smell of alcohol on his breath.
A statement from DeWayne Peevy of UK Media Relations on Monday morning read, "This is a legal matter and we are still gathering information about the alleged incident. We take such allegations seriously and will handle appropriately once the facts are known."
Strickland, a former NBA star, has three previous DUI arrests, according to ABC News. The last was a 2001 incident in Virginia. According to the ABC news report, Strickland was convicted in 1998 for the same charge, and complete a year probation and 30 hours of community service. In 1999, he was acquitted of charges relating to driving drunk in Washington.
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04-12-2010, 03:12 PM
Kind of a touchy situation, I would say that a lot of people would call for Strickland to be let go, but I think that under a no tolerance policy Cal can still lay down the law but be remorseful.
04-12-2010, 03:13 PM
IMO Strickland will be let go by UK.
04-12-2010, 05:26 PM
Strickland was my second ALL Time NBA player behind Eddie Jones. I hate this!
04-12-2010, 06:40 PM
I wonder if Cal will release a statement or anything.
04-12-2010, 10:05 PM
theVILLE Wrote:All or atleast nearly all coaches drink! But you should drink and drive
I agree!! Wait, good to drink and drive maybe if you are CBC. Just kidding dude.
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