Is this one very dumb guy or an innocent second party? Texas RB Taylor arrested for felony marijuana possession May 14, 2006 CBS SportsLine.com wire reports AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas running back Ramonce Taylor, who scored a touchdown in the Longhorns' Rose Bowl win over Southern California, was arrested Sunday by Bell County sheriff's deputies who said they found marijuana in a backpack in his car. Taylor was arrested for possession of marijuana over five pounds, a second-degree felony. A second-degree felony could be punishable by two to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Formal charges had not yet been filed. Taylor remained in custody in the Bell County Jail. Deputies said they also found a live round of ammunition in the vehicle. According to the arrest report, deputies responded to a report of a large fight involving as many as 100 people at a pecan farm in Little River, a community about 40 miles north of Austin. Deputies also said they received a call from someone who had been at the fight and complained that a window on his vehicle had been broken. That caller turned out to be Taylor. While interviewing Taylor at a convenience store, deputies were told by other officers at the fight scene that Taylor had been involved and had threatened to return with a gun. Taylor was placed in handcuffs. Taylor told deputies he didn't have a gun and gave them permission to search his vehicle. Deputies reported finding the bullet and the backpack with the marijuana. One of Texas' most versatile players, Taylor scored 15 touchdowns last season, including a 30-yard scoring run in the Rose Bowl, which Texas won 41-38. The win gave Texas its first outright national championship since 1969
While I have no idea if he's guilty or innocent, but this is sort of interesting. This is the "news" flash from the Statesman. I note that the Attny who previously helped him told his mother to get somebody else. Also noted that Mack says he's not at this time considering reinstating him to the team, let they system do it's job. I doubt if he'll ever play again for the University. It's as it should be.
Fast trip to InsideTexas shows most have thrown him under the bus and some who claim inside knowledge said he was on his way out the door anyway and that he's a bad actor who will never play for Texas again. Terry
Hmmm somebody unamed is selling his nat'l championship ring on ebay, I wonder what the funds might be used for...cough ...legal fee's.... cough.