Florida State reciever Parker recieves light sentence and suspension
Jun 4th, 2008 • Football
Florida State wideout Preston Parker plead guilty to a misdemeanor marijuana possession and misdemeanor concealed weapon charge relating to an April arrest in Palm Beach County Florida. The versatile athlete and probably most valuable weapon in the already less than stellar Seminole offense had his future at Florida State in question after the arrest in which he was pulled over with a loaded .45 caliber pistol resting on his dashboard. Parker was sentenced to 50 hours community service and 12 months probation for the offenses.
Florida State University and Head Football Coach Bobby Bowden in turn responded with a two game suspension, compulsory drug tests and an additional 50 hours of community service. Bowden remarked on the judgement, “Preston made a very serious mistake, and there are consequences when one of our boys gets in trouble.” Indeed the additional hours spent serving food to students, the forewarned drug tests, and suspension from “powerhouses” Western Carolina and Chattanooga really serve to set an example to future violators.
Parker apologized for his transgressions in a statement release by his attorney. “I fully blame myself for being in this situation, because it could’ve easily been avoided.” he stated.
Parker will return to the Seminole lineup on September 20th against Wake Forest, Florida State’s first ACC game.