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Further Proof NCAA Should Pay Players: Cyclones Caught Rifling Through Purse

Apr 24, 2007 – 12:30 AM
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Jeff Adams

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Three Iowa State football players were cited Monday for fifth degree theft. The charges stem from an April 2nd incident in which the players allegedly took some items from a purse that had been left unattended on a bus in Ames. The players involved were defensive back Devin McDowell, receiver Derron Montgomery and offensive lineman Jose Vargas. All three of the players are redshirt freshman and only McDowell was apparently listed on the spring two-deep roster.

According to the article:
"Iowa State coach Gene Chizik said in a statement released this afternoon that the three players have been suspended indefinitely from the team."

The players were fingered for the crime after witnesses and/or videotape caught McDowell tossing the purse in a trashcan after the players got off the bus. Come on guys. That's Stupid Criminals 101. Remember, no purse – no crime.

While the indefinite suspensions might be bad news, the good news is that Iowa State just may have cracked the ubiquitous Fulmer Cup Scoreboard.

"According to Iowa Code, the penalty for fifth degree theft is a maximum fine of $500 and/or up to 30 days in jail."
That's got to be worth at least a few points for the Cyclones.
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