Washington State Cougar Andre Barrington throws away his God given talent for a life of crime.
The Washington State Cougars’ (2-10) roster was reduced by two today with the dismissal of safety Jamal Atofau and linebacker Andre Barrington. Back in October, the two redshirt freshmen were suspended from the team after Pullman police discovered 38 marijuana plants growing in the basement of their rental home. After the discovery, the university did not dismiss the players because officials were waiting for the investigation to conclude.
However, head coach Paul Wulff finally had no choice but to dismiss the players earlier this afternoon when they were charged with the manufacturing of a controlled substance. They are expected to return to Whitman County Superior Court on January 7, 2011 to learn their fate. If convicted, they both face a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison and a $10,000.00 fine.
Regardless of the disposition of their case, it is an absolute certainty that neither player will officially don the Cougars‘ jersey.
