Marcus Vick-Former Virginia Tech Quarterback
On December 17, 2005, in Hampton, Virginia, he was caught speeding on a suspended driver's license and in possession of a small amount of marijuana. Following the Gator Bowl, Hokies' Coach Frank Beamer suspended Vick indefinitely and announced that the red shirt sophomore would not be allowed to participate in "team activities." What he didn't announce, but a spokesman confirmed is that Vick has lost his scholarship.

Last month 21-year-old Vick was arrested in Richmond, Virginia and charged with three misdemeanor counts of brandishing a firearm. He was subsequently released on $10,000 bond.

Larry Johnson-Running Back, Kansas City Chiefs
"I don't know anything about it. I was there. I was there with a friend. What you said was not me. If it was me, I wouldn't be talking to you right now, because it would be a violation of my probation and I would be in jail."

That is the statement issued by Larry Johnson when he reported to the Kansas City Police Headquarters in September last year to respond to a ticket resulting from a complaint filed by an unnamed 25- year-old women. The woman claimed only that she was bruised and later told reporters she never wanted Johnson formally charged or arrested.

At the time of the incident, Johnson was under an agreement with the court for a domestic violence charge in February 2004. The agreement forbids Johnson from violating any laws for 2 years.

Dwayne Goodrich-Former Dallas Cowboys Defensive Back
On January 9, 2006 Dwayne Goodrich was sentenced to 5 years in prison for 3 counts of failure to stop and render aid in the 2003 hit-and-run deaths of 2 good Samaritans.

Goodrich was already serving time on a 7-year sentence for criminally negligent homicide after hitting 2 men as they were pulling another man from a burning car alongside a busy Dallas interstate.

Witnesses said Goodrich was driving faster than 100 mph.

The new sentences will run concurrent after he finishes his current sentence-adding 15 more years of imprisonment.

Love Boat Incident- Minnesota Vikings
Quarterback Daunte Culpepper, along with tackle Bryant McKinnie, cornerback Fred Smoot, and running back Moe Williams of the Vikings have pled not guilty to 3 sexually related misdemeanors apiece for their alleged actions on a charter cruse on October 6, 2005. Misdemeanor charges includes indecent conduct, disorderly conduct and lewd and lascivious conduct. The case was still pending at press time.

Sean Locklear-Right Tackle, Seattle Seahawks
Seahawks starting right tackle Sean Locklear was released without bail on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 from the King County Jail (Washington) after a brief hearing on domestic violence charges filed on Sunday, January 15. Locklear was arrested early Sunday night after the team's 20-10 playoff win over the Washington Redskins.

According to the police report, his girlfriend said she and Locklear had been at Belltown Billiards with friends when the player grew angry because she was dancing with another man. As they walked down the sidewalk, "Locklear grabbed her around the neck," the police report said. Officers wrote that they observed visible redness on her neck and chest.

The woman has refused to provide a statement or allowed the police to take photograph of her injuries. A February 13 court date has been scheduled.

In the meantime, Municipal Court Judge Edsonya Charles has ordered Locklear to have no contact with his girlfriend and to abstain for the usage of drugs or alcohol while the case is pending.

Banned For Life
Not all athletes play on courts or arenas and smile at cameras. Some wake at 2a.m., climb into a highpowered bass boat at dawn and battle the elements and fellow anglers for a living and little fame. As part of the multi-billion a year professional fishing circuit, these athletes rival most lesser known golfers for tournament payouts. Winners in this league can take home $50,000-$100,000 in purses for 3 days of competition.

That's all over for Paul Tormanen, 39, of Lee's Summit, Mo., a participant in BASS Tournaments who was arrested and convicted last year for contest fraud. According to BASS Times, Tormanen was found cheating during the CITGO Bassmaster Central Open on the Red River, in Natchitoches, La., last November 11.

Rather than comply with the rules of tournament participation, the angler caught fish during practice and tied them to a stump to keep them alive and out of sight. He reclaimed the fish during the tournament and turned them in as caught fish at the weigh-in.

Tornamen has been banned for life from participation in any future CITGO Bassmaster competitions and faces up to $3,500 in fines and imprisonment for up to one year.

Kitus Witherspoon Arrested For Disorderly Con.duct
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP)-Arkansas State basketball player Kitus Witherspoon was arrested for disorderly conduct during the weekend.

Witherspoon, a senior forward, was taken into custody after an alleged disturbance outside a night club. Sgt. Kenny Howard of the Jonesboro Police Department said in a police report that Witherspoon was arrested at 12:26 a.m. Sunday.

"Witherspoon kept screaming and I told him to quit screaming and leave or he would be arrested,'' the police report said. ``He walked away from me and then turned toward me and started screaming again. I placed Witherspoon under arrest for disorderly conduct. At this point, Witherspoon calmed down and apologized for losing his temper."

The senior forward was released on $500 bond and has a March 13 court date.

Arkansas State coach Dickey Nutt said Witherspoon would be disciplined.

"It is true that he was arrested," Nutt said. "I was glad to see that he was remorseful and that he was apologetic about it. Rest assured that discipline will take place. We will sit down as a staff, and with Kitus, and talk about it."

Witherspoon is averaging 6.9 points per game for the Indians (8-13) this season.

Source: AP - AP Wire Service