Jamar Smith violated probabtion

Brock Landers said:

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U of I basketball player Jamar Smith is out on bond tonight. According to the Champaign County States Attorney, Jamar Smith allegedly broke his probation by drinking alcohol over the weekend. In February of 2007, Smith pleaded guilty to drunk driving after a car crash. Police say Smith had a blood alcohol level of point-one-seven, more than twice the legal limit at the accident charges of fleeing the scene were dropped as part of a plea agreement. He was sentenced to two years probation. Smith is not in custody and could face 1 to 14 years in jail for violating probation. <o></o>
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they need to start making these kids go to class and then explain to them what probation means.

how this guy could fuck up a 2nd chance like he got is beyond reason. He will be booted within a week.

Jamar Smith Kick off the Illinois Basketball team

IN A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT: University of Illinois basketball coach Bruce Weber announced this evening that junior guard Jamar Smith has been dismissed from the men¹s basketball team for violating terms of his agreement for a possible return to the team following an alcohol-related car accident in February 2007.

³Jamar¹s decision to violate the terms of our personal agreement for his potential return to our basketball program has left me with no other recourse but to rescind that opportunity,² said Weber.

³At this time, Jamar and his family need to focus their attention on the issues that have brought Jamar to this point. For the good of our program and players we need to move forward and prepare for the 2008-09 season. While Jamar will always be a part of the Illinois basketball family, I have made the decision that he can no longer be a part of our team. Our entire team and coaching staff are obviously very disappointed he will not be with us. We will continue to do everything we can to help him continue his academic career and achieve his goal of graduation.²

Because of the ongoing legal and personal nature of this situation, this statement will be the only comment released regarding this situation. Smith, a native of Peoria, Ill., played in 53 games during his two years on the court, starting six times. He scored a total of 425 points for an average of 8.0 per game.

Wow. Seems a bit harsh. It doesn't seem like he drank and drove again. I mean a year and a half later he a couple of beverages and that's that? Just seems harsh. But maybe they assessed that his legal troubles would cause problems. And maybe they just want to give Alex Legion a chance to see what he can do.