Jamar Smith is now in jail, having pled guilty to a felony DUI. He is expected to serve a two week sentence for his crime. Coach Weber had little to say about his future prospects, but the stories do shed light on his shooting slump last year. While the popular theory was that he couldn't hit shots because of his bad ankle sprain, a better theory is his diet of "A pint of Jose Cuervo tequila three times a week and marijuana." It is amazing he was able to get out of bed to go to practice, let alone shoot a basketball. And this alcohol consumption is going into a thin body without much weight. Not to mention free throw shooting with the shakes. Articles on this story:
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I have been of the opinion that Weber should try to keep Smith on the team, but given these revelations of his addictions to alcohol and drugs, I would let him go. He might have a chance to resurface at Bradley or some other mid-major.
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15 days in jail, 24 months probation, thousand dollar fine, 100 hours community service, at least 18 months of no license. That's on the aggravated DUI charge, the second charge was dropped.
D.T.'s can throw off anyone's shot.
Scot
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070602/LOCAL/706020530/1100/SPORTS03
Above story is about Jack Trudeau former Illini arrested for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
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