Thug U: The Basketball Years? No, But A Player Got Arrested

Randy Shannon has been in Catholic nun mode trying to steer his football players clear of the rich thug history of the UM football program, but we're guessing after yesterday's shenanigans, Frank Haith may want to borrow Shannon's habit and ruler to slap the knuckles of his basketball team. Suspended...

By Kyle Munzenrieder

January 29, 2009

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Randy Shannon has been in Catholic nun mode trying to steer his football players clear of the rich thug history of the UM football program, but we're guessing after yesterday's shenanigans, Frank Haith may want to borrow Shannon's habit and ruler to slap the knuckles of his basketball team.

Suspended guard Eddie Rios was arrested and jailed early Wednesday morning on charges of burglary and grand theft. Rios was placed on suspension by the team on January 12th for violating team rules. Rios posted bail and was out of custody later in the day.

Kind of makes Jack McClinton's slap attack look totally innocent.

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