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Doen't seem to make much difference...be it college or the pros....they can't seem to stay out of trouble.

Found this over at ESPN.

Oklahoma State freshman running back Devon Thomas was arrested in his hometown of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, late Wednesday on felony complaints of armed robbery and shooting with intent to kill, police said.

Thomas, 18, and three others are accused of robbing a man at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon and then firing a gun at the victim as the victim drove away.

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Broken Arrow Police Dept.Devon Thomas was being held in Tulsa on $125,000 bond. His arraignment is set for June 6.

Thomas has denied to police that he had or shot a gun during the incident. He was moved early Friday to the Tulsa Jail, where he is being held on a $125,000 bond. He has an arraignment scheduled for June 6, when charges could be filed.

An Oklahoma State spokesman said Friday the school was "gathering the facts" on the alleged incident.

According to Broken Arrow police Corp. Leon Calhoun, the victim said the suspects stole his marijuana, money, shoes and clothing and told him to leave because they were going to "bust a cap."

As the victim was driving away, one of the suspects fired at least one shot that went through the vehicle's rear windshield, nicking the driver's side head rest and narrowly missing the victim's head, Calhoun said.

The victim identified all four suspects, and told police he had known them for several years. He also said that Thomas was the suspect brandishing the gun.

Thomas, 18-year-old Eduard Smith, 18-year-old De'Carrio Taylor and a 17-year-old juvenile were arrested late Wednesday after a police investigation.

Calhoun said police suspect the incident stemmed from a drug deal.

Thomas, who was an ESPN 300 recruit, enrolled at Oklahoma State in January and participated with the Cowboys in spring practice. He was the first player to commit to Oklahoma State's 2014 recruiting class.

 
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I'm really thinking that it has nothing to do with being athletes.  Being athletes makes it easier for us to HEAR about them.  There are thousands of scumbags that we do not hear about.  You would think though, that with your talent level and the knowledge that YOU may be talented enough to make the big time, that they would remove their heads from their collective asses and go on to make millions.  I guess that's too hard.  All talent, not one ounce of brains.

Maybe it is just me but it "seems" the athletes, as a percentage, are ahead of the general population when it comes to getting into trouble.  They have a very easy ride...especially in college...as a lot of them never attend class but somehow still manage to pass the course.  Go figure!  Years ago my high school quarterback went to a major college...then on to the pros...but while at the major college he had a "tutor' for every class as they really wanted to keep him eligible.

 
I LEARNED ESP FROM MY MOM

"PUT YOUR SWEATER ON: DON'T YOU THINK I KNOW WHEN 
YOU'RE COLD?"

Posted By: opnwhlr on May 30 2014 at 11:22:37 AM Doen't seem to make much difference...be it college or the pros....they can't seem to stay out of trouble. Found this over at ESPN. Oklahoma State freshman running back Devon Thomas was arrested in his hometown of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, late Wednesday on felony complaints of armed robbery and shooting with intent to kill, police said. Thomas, 18, and three others are accused of robbing a man at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon and then firing a gun at the victim as the victim drove away. [+] Enlarge Broken Arrow Police Dept.Devon Thomas was being held in Tulsa on $125,000 bond. His arraignment is set for June 6.   Thomas has denied to police that he had or shot a gun during the incident. He was moved early Friday to the Tulsa Jail, where he is being held on a $125,000 bond. He has an arraignment scheduled for June 6, when charges could be filed. An Oklahoma State spokesman said Friday the school was "gathering the facts" on the alleged incident. According to Broken Arrow police Corp. Leon Calhoun, the victim said the suspects stole his marijuana, money, shoes and clothing and told him to leave because they were going to "bust a cap." As the victim was driving away, one of the suspects fired at least one shot that went through the vehicle's rear windshield, nicking the driver's side head rest and narrowly missing the victim's head, Calhoun said. The victim identified all four suspects, and told police he had known them for several years. He also said that Thomas was the suspect brandishing the gun. Thomas, 18-year-old Eduard Smith, 18-year-old De'Carrio Taylor and a 17-year-old juvenile were arrested late Wednesday after a police investigation. Calhoun said police suspect the incident stemmed from a drug deal. Thomas, who was an ESPN 300 recruit, enrolled at Oklahoma State in January and participated with the Cowboys in spring practice. He was the first player to commit to Oklahoma State's 2014 recruiting class.

Most athletes are not like this, but how do colleges recruit these players when they are nothing but thugs.  They do not just decide to be thugs, they all must have a past.  How can a pro player like Hernandez who probably killed 3 people not have a past that was bad.  Why should any team even try to get them on roster no matter how good they are.  Hernandez probably killed 2 people because 1 of them bumped into him in a night club and he spilled his drink.

Athletes are always treated special. They get breaks at school and perks everyday in life. After a while they realize all the rules of society don't pertain to them.    They are special.

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