2008 Woodie Awards
Men's lacrosse leading scorer charged with DUI, possession of marijuana
Adi Joseph
Terrapin men's lacrosse attackman Travis Reed was charged Wednesday with possession of marijuana and driving under the influence, University Police Spokesman Paul Dillon said. The freshman star was subsequently suspended for last night's 5-4 loss against Navy due to an unspecified "violation of team rules."
At about 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, Reed was driving a motorized scooter in the parking lot of the 7-Eleven on Knox Road when police stopped him on suspicion of driving under the influence, and marijuana was found during a search, Dillon said.
Dillon added that while athletes receive no special treatment from University Police, in cases that could draw media attention, proper officials are notified. A release on Athletics Department letterhead was handed out just minutes before the opening face-off.
"The situation is being handled in accordance with the University's Student-Athlete Code of Conduct," the release reads.
The Student-Athlete Code of Conduct states that an athlete charged with DUI or DWI will face a suspension of 10 percent of his or her competitive schedule. For Reed, this likely means two games, including the Navy game. The code is not as clear on violations of possessions of marijuana or other drugs.
Reed was not available for comment. Coach Dave Cottle said he has not yet decided how the season will be affected by the charges against Reed.
"Our job as coaches is to educate our players on and off the field," Cottle said, reiterating that the team would follow the Athletics Department's policy on punishment for Reed.
Reed leads the Terps with 18 goals on the year, to go along with five assists. He watched the game from the sideline in street clothes.
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Story posted Saturday, April 5, at 2:40 p.m.
Story appended for factual accuracy because Reed was charged on Wednesday not Thursday.
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jimbo
posted 4/05/08 @ 5:38 PM EST
This hardly rises to the level of "breaking news".
Dave
posted 4/05/08 @ 7:43 PM EST
I agree. Its common knowledge that most lacrosse players party hard and get real stoned. This fellow just got caught. Not a grand news finding. Kids probably just gonna be suspended for 4 games or so. (Continued…)
tom
posted 4/06/08 @ 12:02 AM EST
Well, it's not "breaking news" unless you follow lacrosse. That was a game we should have won. But obviously not having the top scorer throws your game plan down the gutter. (Continued…)
Brandon Davis
posted 4/06/08 @ 4:19 AM EST
Well Well a Lax player under the non sports scene related highlights. From seeing them [the men's lax team] around campus do the words "I told you so" or "Completely Expected" comes into play. (Continued…)
Chelsea
posted 4/06/08 @ 7:13 AM EST
A college student that smokes weed AND drinks and drives?
Shocker.
Yawn.
ally keates
posted 4/06/08 @ 2:27 PM EST
Didn't this happen on Wednesday, not Thursday. I think they got this wrong.
terps fan
posted 4/06/08 @ 4:55 PM EST
He's a great player, but made a bad choice. The terps couldv'e used him the other night aginst Navy. I hope he will learn from his mistake.
jm
posted 4/07/08 @ 10:37 AM EST
I hope he gets kick off the team. That won't happen because he is a stud player. Then the message is it's not a big deal to use illegal drugs, just sit out a few games and your good to go. (Continued…)
Thoreau
posted 4/07/08 @ 12:40 PM EST
What mistake? He should come out in favor of the legalization of Marijuana and state that his action is an act of civil disobedience against unjust laws. (Continued…)
hahaha
posted 4/07/08 @ 1:07 PM EST
Evans' dewey from drunk driving a golf cart crushes this story. Who hasn't gone to 7-11 to score munchies at 2am?
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