Wednesday, March 29, 2000
UK suspends two players after arrests
Davis, Pyatt out until legal issues resolved
The Associated Press
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky's Garry Davis and Brad Pyatt have been suspended from the team following their arrests after police broke up a late-night party at Davis' house, coach Hal Mumme announced Tuesday.
Davis, 22, a junior wide receiver, was charged with disorderly conduct and allowing nine minors to possess alcohol after police halted the party early Saturday morning at his home near campus.
Pyatt, 19, a freshman wide receiver, was charged with criminal mischief. Police said Pyatt damaged a police car.
The suspensions will remain in effect until their legal issues are resolved, Mumme said.
Davis and Pyatt would not be required to forfeit their scholarships under the university's student-athlete alcohol policy because no DUI charge was involved, a statement from the university said.
But under the policy, an athlete charged with public intoxication or underage consumption would be put on probation and be required to attend counseling. The statement said Mumme had no further comment on the matter.
Davis played in 10 games for the Wildcats last season.
He had 26 catches for 312 yards and one touchdown but struggled late in the season and was briefly dismissed from the team.
The arrests came less than two weeks after junior cornerback Jeremy Bowie was ar rested in Lexington on drunken driving charges. Bowie also has been suspended from the team.
The team begins spring practice today.
UC: The Bearcats begin spring workouts today with a 3p.m. practice at Nippert Stadium. UC, 3-8 last season, returns 18 starters.
Rick Minter enters his seventh year as coach.
The annual Red and Black spring game is April 29 at 2p.m. at Nippert Stadium. There will be intrasquad scrimmages April 14 and 21.
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