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HOLYFIELD’S SON ARRESTED

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The son of former heavyweigh­t boxing champion Evander Ho

lyfield faces a one-game suspension from Georgia’s football team after his arrest on misdemeano­r marijuana charges. An online booking report from the Clarke County (Ga.) Jail shows sophomore running back Elijah Holy

field was charged early Monday with possession of marijuana of less than an ounce and possession and use of drug-related objects. He was arrested by university police and released on bond less than an hour later. A team spokesman said coach Kir- by Smart was aware of the arrest. Under Georgia’s drug and alcohol policy, Holyfield would be suspended for one game for a first violation. Holyfield rushed for 29 yards on six carries as a freshman and will contest for playing time at one of the deepest positions on the team.

 ?? DAVID J. PHILLIP, AP ?? Air Force wideout Jalen Robinette might lobby his NFL case.
DAVID J. PHILLIP, AP Air Force wideout Jalen Robinette might lobby his NFL case.

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