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Texas CB hit with drug, weapons charges

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas cornerback Tarell Brown was arrested on misdemeanor drug and weapon charges early Monday, leaving his status in question for the No. 3 Longhorns' game with top-ranked Ohio State.

Brown, a senior starter, was arrested with Tyrell Gatewood, a backup junior linebacker and special teams player, and former Texas linebacker Aaron Harris.
Brown was charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon, a loaded 9 mm handgun, and possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana. Gatewood and Harris were charged with the same drug misdemeanor.
The gun charge carries a maximum penalty of one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. The drug charge carries a maximum of 180 days in a jail and a $2,000 fine.
Brown and Gatewood were released on personal recognizance bond and Harris remained in the Travis County jail Monday afternoon. Coach Mack Brown said he met with both players and was "holding them out of all team functions as we gather as much information as possible before making a team decision." Texas (1-0) and Ohio State (1-0) play in Austin on Saturday night.

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Both players have been suspended for the Ohio State game by coach Mack Brown.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: College Football
Austin, TX (Sports Network) - The Texas Longhorns will be without starting cornerback Tarell Brown for Saturday's showdown with No. 1 Ohio State after he was suspended on Tuesday following misdemeanor drug and weapon charges.

Also suspended was backup linebacker Tyrell Gatewood for the game between the top two-ranked teams in the country, to take place Saturday in Austin.

Brown, Gatewood and former Longhorns linebacker Aaron Harris were arrested Monday morning and booked into the Travis County Jail. According to media reports, Brown was charged with carrying a weapon, a loaded 9 mm pistol. Marijuana was also reportedly involved.

How much does this affect the game, in your eyes? Without Brown, how will Texas shut down Smith and Ginn?

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Originally Posted by Texas Longhorns News

Both players have been suspended for the Ohio State game by coach Mack Brown.



How much does this affect the game, in your eyes? Without Brown, how will Texas shut down Smith and Ginn?

I am not sure. I don't follow the Longhorns close enough to know what kind of depth they have in the secondary. I would bet there will be some drop off in talent, but I am not sure how much.