Oregon WR Evan Stewart arrested on DUI charge following win over Nebraska
Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants early Sunday morning in Springfield, Oregon, following the Ducks' victory over Nebraska, according to Springfield police who spoke with a local ABC affiliate. Stewart was booked at the Springfield Municipal Jail around 7 a.m. PT and released approximately one hour later to a teammate. Springfield police told The Oregonian/OregonLive that online rumors about street racing involving other Oregon football players were investigated and determined to be false. The arrest marks the second DUI charge against a member of Oregon's football program this year, following a similar charge against a running backs coach in April.
Oregon hasn't yet commented on Stewart's arrest.
Why it matters
For coaches: The arrest is the second DUI-related incident in the Oregon football program this year, raising questions about how the coaching staff will respond publicly and through internal discipline.
For athletes: Stewart faces potential program discipline and legal consequences that could affect his availability for a senior season in which he leads the team in receiving.
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Sources
- CBS Sports · Brad Crawford: Oregon WR Evan Stewart arrested after win over Nebraska, charged with driving under influence