Ou Football Player Arrested

Eagle-96 · August 31, 2007

OU Football Player Arrested

By James Tyree and Jake Trotter

The Oklahoman

Ryan Broyles, a freshman wide receiver on the University of Oklahoma football team, was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of trying to steal gasoline from a Norman convenience store.

The 19-year-old Norman High graduate was arrested on suspicion of attempted larceny and taken to Cleveland County jail. He was released on a $200 bond.

Norman Police Capt. Leonard Judy said an officer around 12:10 a.m. spotted a sport utility vehicle parked at the gas pumps of the Mr. Shortstop store at Alameda Street and 12th Avenue SE. The store was closed, but the officer saw a man standing between the vehicle and a gas pump.

The investigating officer reported the man having a key to the pump along with overriding codes to activate the pump. The key unlocked a pump door that leads to a keypad on which to type the code.

A juvenile was in the vehicle, Judy said. The juvenile was cited for a curfew violation, but the report had no information on the person, including age, gender, or address.

eppy4life · August 31, 2007

great way to start the weekend.

BRD

emmitt01 · August 31, 2007

http://newsok.com/article/3114978/
OU Football Player Arrested
By James Tyree and Jake Trotter
The Oklahoman
Ryan Broyles, a freshman wide receiver on the University of Oklahoma football team, was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of trying to steal gasoline from a Norman convenience store.
The 19-year-old Norman High graduate was arrested on suspicion of attempted larceny and taken to Cleveland County jail. He was released on a $200 bond.
Norman Police Capt. Leonard Judy said an officer around 12:10 a.m. spotted a sport utility vehicle parked at the gas pumps of the Mr. Shortstop store at Alameda Street and 12th Avenue SE. The store was closed, but the officer saw a man standing between the vehicle and a gas pump.
The investigating officer reported the man having a key to the pump along with overriding codes to activate the pump. The key unlocked a pump door that leads to a keypad on which to type the code.
A juvenile was in the vehicle, Judy said. The juvenile was cited for a curfew violation, but the report had no information on the person, including age, gender, or address.

While I'm always quick to jump on a BCS thug when I see one this article leaves more questions than answers. How many people do you know of that steal gas and have a key to the pump and a code to activate it? This kid could be guilty as sin but I think there's more to this.

JayDub · August 31, 2007

The investigating officer reported the man having a key to the pump along with overriding codes to activate the pump. The key unlocked a pump door that leads to a keypad on which to type the code.

I wonder where he got this key and codes... <_<

Eagle1855 · August 31, 2007

I wonder where he got this key and codes...

my guess is terrorists

FWSooner · August 31, 2007

Broyles had been playing very well in practices this year and would have likely seen some playing time. What a waste to throw away such a huge opportunity over something so stupid. I hope Stoops boots him from the team. OU has had enough bad publicity lately and he needs to set an example.

greenjoe · August 31, 2007

Big Red Sports/Imports hands those keys out in the lobby. Free with any test drive. Or with no test drive.

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Edited August 31, 2007 by greenjoe

green_goblin · August 31, 2007

How many people do you know of that steal gas and have a key to the pump and a code to activate it? This kid could be guilty as sin but I think there's more to this.

Good point.

GreenAlums · August 31, 2007

And now...the rest of the story...

There is more...it's just a cover-up so they can say...."see we don't pay our players......enough that is"! :clapping:

Edited August 31, 2007 by GreenExes

flyeater · August 31, 2007

thought I once read Stoops saying this kid had "a lot in the tank."

sorry, i'll go away now.

Charlie NT 73 · August 31, 2007

There must be more to this story-

1. How did this kid have the key and the codes to open and turn on the pumps?

2. Who gave the key and codes to the kid anyway?

3. Is the convenience store suppling other zero u players keys and codes for free gas?

4. Driving a SUV--I wonder if the car came from the Big Red car dealer?

5. Posted bond of $200 cash--Heck, I'm lucky to have $20 bucks in my pocket!

6. The kid was a Okie State recruit, but, suddenly changed commitment to OU at the last

minute just before signing day? Hummm! (SUV-free gas) Makes you wonder.

I am sure the athletic dept at zero u will try to make this story go away quick-

I bet the kid gets booted off the team!

untbowler · August 31, 2007

has the kid been suspended for the game yet? If not would not be shocked to see him play knowing how these BCS schools play the game. <_<

Eagle-96 · August 31, 2007

has the kid been suspended for the game yet? If not would not be shocked to see him play knowing how these BCS schools play the game.

He has been suspended indefinitely.

BTW he is a 2nd team receiver and would have probably seen action tomorrow.

UNT_92_Fan · August 31, 2007

According to the Ticket he was THE NUMBER TWO Receiver.... not Second team

FWSooner · August 31, 2007

He has been suspended indefinitely.
BTW he is a 2nd team receiver and would have probably seen action tomorrow.

This Sooner fan is glad that Stoops took decisive action again.

FWSooner · August 31, 2007

According to the Ticket he was THE NUMBER TWO Receiver.... not Second team

The Ticket is mistaken. Broyles is a second team receiver. Broyles is a redshirt Freshman who likely would have seen some time tomorrow - he has been praised by Stoops. However, OU is fairly loaded at receiver with (1) Malcolm Kelly, (2) Joaquin Iglesias, (3) Adron Tennel, (4) Brandon Caleb...

Eagle-96 · August 31, 2007

According to the Ticket he was THE NUMBER TWO Receiver.... not Second team

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/okla/s...game_notes2.pdf

According to the OU game-week depth chart on page 8 of the link he is listed as the 2nd team slot receiver. Maybe injuries have thrust him higher up. Not sure.

Eagle-96 · August 31, 2007

From the Tulsa World:

Strong gone: Oklahoma wide receiver Fred Strong has left the football team, university officials confirmed Thursday.

Strong, a sophomore from Austin, caught nine passes for 73 yards last season. Strong was expected to contribute to this year's team but wasn't healthy in the preseason and was passed on the depth chart by sophomore Adron Tennell and freshman Ryan Broyles.