Florida’s arrests grab attention

LOOSE LEASH?: Florida head coach Urban Meyer talks to his players during a 2008 game against Vanderbilt. There have been 24 arrests involving Florida players over the last four years under Meyer, a number that has drawn national attention. Some argue Meyer has avoided criticism for the off-field problems because the Gators have won two of the last three national championships.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Former Florida offensive lineman Drew Miller remembers all the team meetings, the lengthy lectures about hanging out with the right people, making smart decisions and avoiding situations that would draw negative attention.

To Miller, it seemed like Gators coach Urban Meyer or one of his assistants was always talking about staying out of trouble.

Miller also knew that message wouldn’t reach all his teammates.

“It’s not going to get to everyone,” said Miller, who graduated last year and is trying to catch on in the NFL. “There’s so many pla...

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July, 2009