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Notre Dame Star Faces Expulsion for Drunk Driving

Michael Floyd's season on the line after second alcohol-related offense

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 21, 2011 1:00 PM CDT

(Newser) – Notre Dame’s top receiver chose to forgo the NFL and stick around for his senior season this fall; now, that season’s in jeopardy. Michael Floyd was arrested yesterday on an operating while intoxicated charge, police tell the Chicago Tribune. With a 2010 underage drinking citation already on Floyd’s record, his season—and even his university enrollment—may rest on a decision by the school’s student judiciary office.

“Notre Dame has high standards for student conduct, takes these matters seriously, follows the facts where they lead, and, when necessary, institutes appropriate sanctions at the appropriate time,” the school said in a statement. Three years ago, a football player left the university following a pair of alcohol-related marks against him. Spring practice is scheduled to begin this week; Floyd’s next court date is May 2.

This Aug. 17, 2010, file photo shows Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd answering a question during NCAA college football media day, in South Bend, Ind.
This Aug. 17, 2010, file photo shows Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd answering a question during NCAA college football media day, in South Bend, Ind.   (AP Photo/Joe Raymond, File)
In this Oct. 16, 2010, photo, Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd runs against Western Michigan during an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind.
In this Oct. 16, 2010, photo, Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd runs against Western Michigan during an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind.   (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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COMMENTS
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RinoHunter
Mar 21, 2011 7:28 PM CDT
Well at least he wasn't running a dog fighting ring.
jsimmy
Mar 21, 2011 3:45 PM CDT
They're going to send this kid packing??? But the coach, a guy responsible for not shutting down filming of practice by a student from a scissor lift like 30 feet in the air in 50 mph winds (the thing fell, the kid died, it was awful) got a slap on the wrist and a fine??? Double standards blow, and so does Notre Dame college.
jmg3420
Mar 21, 2011 2:32 PM CDT
Mr. Floyd should tell ND goodbye. Go to the NFL and make some real money, not just chump-change from alumni.

 
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