SAN ANTONIO — TCU star quarterback was arrested and charged with a third-degree felony late last night for getting into a bar fight and subsequently striking a police officer, less than 72 hours prior to the Alamo Bowl between Oregon and TCU. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach released the police report.
Preliminary details from San Antonio police dept. regarding #TCU QB Trevone Boykin. Has not been formally charged pic.twitter.com/69wEPLBaF7
— Mark Schlabach (@Mark_Schlabach) December 31, 2015
Boykin, an NFL Draft prospect and Heisman contender prior to his mid-season injury, reportedly had a pristine image, which is now tainted. Boykin was released from jail Thursday morning and was filmed with a coat over his head during his perp walk.
#TCU quarterback is released from custody after arrest. #TrevoneBoykin pic.twitter.com/r8MzrZhCFz
— darlene dorsey (@darlenedorseyTV) December 31, 2015
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus discussed Boykin’s arrest with reporters Thursday morning.
“He was being heckled and he responded to it, unfortunately,” McManus said (Video takes a moment to load).
Boykin and wide receiver Preston Miller have been suspended for the Alamo Bowl on Saturday. The Twitterverse was shocked to learn the news.
Absolutely shocked that TCU QB Trevone Boykin was arrested late last night. Talked to him many times. Humble young man. Stunned.
— Ian Fitzsimmons (@Ianfitzespn) December 31, 2015
No matter the excuse, he never should have been out that late anyways. Period. #Boykin
— Trey Fallon (@TreyFallon) December 31, 2015
Character is revealed not declared. #Boykin #Manziel etc, etc….
— Paul Thompson (@pklar5) December 31, 2015
TCU fans wake up to news that Trevone Boykin was arrested for punching a bicycle cop after a bar fight pic.twitter.com/R4PK97zEmM
— Jude S. (@andrewwinn) December 31, 2015
Every time I see a player suspended before a big bowl, I wish they realized what a privilege it is to play in these games. #Boykin #Clemson
— Bonnie Bernstein (@BonnieBernstein) December 31, 2015
Um, to everyone saying #TCU is heinous for letting #Boykin sit in jail….it’s called natural consequences.
— Trisha Leigh (@trishaleighKC) December 31, 2015
You take 80 kids age 18-23 on a week long field trip someone is getting in some trouble. You just don’t expect it to be team leader #Boykin
— Chris Law (@ChrisLaw) December 31, 2015
Seriously though, with police in this day and age, I’d give #Boykin the benefit of the doubt. #TCU
— Awaited Return (@AwaitedReturn) December 31, 2015
My heart hurts for #Boykin. Yes, it was his own fault but I hate for such a great career to end this way. #TCU
— Kaitlin M. McCann (@KaitlinMorrison) December 31, 2015
Seriously Gary Patt – Get your damn players under control. #Boykin
— Lisa (@LisaFTexas) December 31, 2015
Dang it! Sad to see #trevoneboykin go from that to this: https://t.co/hzTy6O7GVw #TCUFootball pic.twitter.com/pnvVVyFjZ7
— David Kent (@DavidKentFWST) December 31, 2015
Well the ducks just won the Alamo bowl… #TrevoneBoykin
— Jobin Reed (@JR15for6) December 31, 2015
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