Duke players cited for underage drinking

[Athensvol]

Duke players cited for underage drinking
The Associated Press
Published: Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 6:17 p.m.


Two Duke football players have been cited for underage possession of alcohol.

Police reports obtained Thursday by The News & Observer of Raleigh indicated quarterback Thaddeus Lewis and cornerback Leon Wright were issued citations early Wednesday morning in Chapel Hill.

The newspaper reported that both players were given breathalyzer tests and each registered a .03 blood-alcohol level. The players, who are both 20 years old, were given citations for underage drinking.

A team spokesman said Duke had no comment and coach David Cutcliffe would handle the situation internally.

Both players were starters as sophomores last season. Lewis threw for 2,430 yards and 21 touchdowns while Wright had 67 tackles, three interceptions and a fumble recovery.

 

[TreeGreen]

I'm sure Cut is thrilled his QB is one of them.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

I'd be interested to know if either of them was being disorderly, or if this is just some overzealous cop with nothing better to do. The 21 year old drinking age is one of the most idioic laws on the books.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

I'm sure Cut is thrilled his QB is one of them.

Wouldn't be the first time he's had to deal with a QB and alcohol... :crazy:

 

[TreeGreen]

Let's face it though, NO COP in Mississippi was going to arrest Eli Manning on any kind of charge other than murder. I doubt the Duke students even know who Thaddeus Lewis is.

 

[jwells]

.03??? Hell, they could have been eating certs to register that...

 

[McCat]

It's kind of funny that the citation occurred in Chapel Hill, not in Durham.

 

[vols kick balls]

It's kind of funny that the citation occurred in Chapel Hill, not in Durham.

That makes it really funny.

 

[Dylan Stevens]

Lol.

It happens everywhere, they just got caught. It is funny they got caught in Chapel Hill though.

 

[VolsNSkinsFan]

.03??? Hell, they could have been eating certs to register that...

Seriously... they could have just cracked open their 1st beer.

 

[NCGatorBait]

It's kind of funny that the citation occurred in Chapel Hill, not in Durham.

 

[doozer]

I can gargle mouthwash and blow a .03.

 

[BigPapaVol]

I can gargle mouthwash and blow a .03.

who is 03? and mouthwash gargling impacts you much more than me. Maybe you should switch brands away from what you steal at the Blue Oyster.

 

[doozer]

6.5/10. I didn't quite leave it wide open enough for that joke.

 

[BigPapaVol]

6.5/10. I didn't quite leave it wide open enough for that joke.

i was terrible. could have been more subtle with the play on gargling and blowing

 

[doozer]

I agree. The Police Academy reference is what carried you.