According to a University of Minnesota press release, “University
of Minnesota assistant men’s basketball coach Saul Smith was placed
on indefinite unpaid administrative leave Sunday after he was
arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Smith, the son of head men’s basketball coach Tubby Smith, was
pulled over early Saturday morning after leaving a downtown
Minneapolis restaurant.
“While we do not want to rush to judgment before the legal
process proceeds, Coach Tubby Smith and I are taking this matter
seriously,” said Gophers Director of Athletics Norwood Teague.
“University of Minnesota values dictate that our coaches and staff
be positive role models for our student-athletes. As such, we are
taking disciplinary measures while the legal system takes its
course.”
Smith, a first-time offender who is in his sixth season with the
Gophers, is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 3, 2012.
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