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A BYU football player was cited for possession of a controlled substance. This comes just days after former BYU linebacker Francis Bernard and defensive back Marvin Hifo were cited with alcohol-related offenses in Vineyard.
Court documents reveal that running back Ula Toluta'u received a citation in the Orem Justice Court for one count of possession or use of a controlled substance.
The offense, a Class B misdemeanor, stems from an altercation that occurred on or around Oct. 8 in Orem, according to the report, and states that Toluta'u knowingly and intentionally used or possessed marijuana based on evidence obtained by the Utah County Sheriff's Office.
BYU football spokesman Brett Pyne confirmed that head coach Kalani Sitake is aware of Toluta'u's situation, but reaffirmed the university's policy that it does not comment on individual situations of student-athletes. He did not say when the school learned of the infraction.
A university official also declined to comment.
Toluta'u, a former East High star running back who originally committed to Wisconsin before a two-year mission for the LDS Church in California, has become BYU's No. 1 back in recent weeks. After a slow start to the season due to an injury sustained in fall camp, Toluta'u ran for 102 yards against Utah State to seize a top spot on the depth chart at BYU.
The true freshman has compiled 303 rushing yards and two touchdowns in seven games for the BYU football team, averaging 4.21 yards per carry.
BYU (1-7) will try to snap a seven-game losing streak Saturday at 1 p.m. MT against San Jose State (1-7).
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Court documents reveal that running back Ula Toluta'u received a citation in the Orem Justice Court for one count of possession or use of a controlled substance.
The offense, a Class B misdemeanor, stems from an altercation that occurred on or around Oct. 8 in Orem, according to the report, and states that Toluta'u knowingly and intentionally used or possessed marijuana based on evidence obtained by the Utah County Sheriff's Office.
BYU football spokesman Brett Pyne confirmed that head coach Kalani Sitake is aware of Toluta'u's situation, but reaffirmed the university's policy that it does not comment on individual situations of student-athletes. He did not say when the school learned of the infraction.
A university official also declined to comment.
Toluta'u, a former East High star running back who originally committed to Wisconsin before a two-year mission for the LDS Church in California, has become BYU's No. 1 back in recent weeks. After a slow start to the season due to an injury sustained in fall camp, Toluta'u ran for 102 yards against Utah State to seize a top spot on the depth chart at BYU.
The true freshman has compiled 303 rushing yards and two touchdowns in seven games for the BYU football team, averaging 4.21 yards per carry.
BYU (1-7) will try to snap a seven-game losing streak Saturday at 1 p.m. MT against San Jose State (1-7).
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: BYU running back cited for marijuana possession | KSL.com
Author: Sean Walker
Contact: Contact Form | KSL.com
Photo Credit: Getty Images
Website: Utah News, Sports, Weather and Classifieds | KSL.com
