Update (6:33 PM): Alex Thomas, the freshman cornerback, has been suspended from the team until his incident reaches its legal conclusion. The three others have been internally disciplined.
Here's Tuberville, via Cincinnati.com:
"Alex Thomas was arrested by the Cincinnati Police Department and charged with obstruction after running from the scene. In accordance with my team rules, he will not be eligible to participate in a game until his legal matter is completely resolved. He has a preliminary court date on Oct. 14 so he will miss at least four games and possibly more.
"Three other players, Ey'Shawn McClain, Leviticus Payne and Hosey Williams, were cited for minor misdemeanors and they have been disciplined for their involvement in the incident. They remain on our active roster.
"This kind of behavior is not acceptable and not indicative of the UC football program. Moving forward, we will continue to educate our players on making good decisions and being great representatives of the University."
The Cincinnati Bearcats (1-0) host Miami RedHawks (0-3) this weekend, but the actions of four Cincinnati footballers have likely left Tommy Tuberville thinking bout internal discipline instead.
According to Cincinnati.com, the future of four players is in jeopardy due to their actions during the aftermath of shots being fired at an off-campus party during Sunday morning's early hours.
Nobody was hurt, and the alleged shooters weren't Cincinnati students. However:
Hosey Williams, the team's starting running back, was cited for disorderly conduct.
Alex Thomas, a freshman cornerback, was arrested for running after police ordered him to stop.
The awesomely-named Leviticus Payne, a starting defensive back/linebacker, and Ey'Shawn McClain, a backup linebacker, were arrested for outstanding warrants and petty drug crimes.
Here, again from Cincinnati.com, is Tommy Tuberville in a statement:
"We have high expectations for the conduct and behavior of every member of our football program at all times," said UC Football Coach Tommy Tuberville in a statement released Wednesday night. "Being a student-athlete at the University of Cincinnati is a privilege, not a right, and there are consequences for their actions. I'm disappointed and we are still gathering information surrounding the depth of involvement in the incident."
