South Carolina’s Jadeveon Clowney, Steve Spurrier both ‘arrested’ over weekend
You have to hand it to Steve Spurrier for his ability make a point.
Clowney
Jadeveon Clowney
— the nation’s top recruit and South Carolina’s top signee — was handcuffed and detained briefly by police Friday in the Five Points area of downtown Columbia. Apparently the 6-foot-6, 250-pound Clowney fit the description of a robbery suspect who allegedly held up a convenience story earlier that night (how much you want to bet the accuser was a Clemson fan?).Anyway, anticipating media questions about the incident the next day, Spurrier had Columbia’s chief of police come out to the field and “arrest” him during his post-practice media briefing. The “incident” was caught on video.
Spurrier’s point was a good one. Anyone can be handcuffed, detained and questioned. It doesn’t mean they’re a bad person. He did, however, chastise the 18-year-old, high school senior for being out in the city’s nightclub district at 2 in the morning.
But, of course, you can’t be arrested for that.
Tell us what you think about the site
Customer Care »
Vacation stops, manage subscriptions and more
AJC Services
Sections
Other Editions
Visitor Agreement | Privacy Statement
© 2013 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
183 comments Add your comment
magiccityrooster
March 28th, 2011
12:34 pm
This is a bush-league piece by a bush-league columnist. The kid did nothing wrong and Spurrier made it a teachable moment. I wish we could get one media outlet in South Carolina to be the mouthpiece for our program the way this rag is for UGA.
DawginLex
March 28th, 2011
12:36 pm
59bulldawg
I have been twice-1988, Dooley’s last year. They beat us and it was 120 degrees in the shade. Never forget the judge and jury under the stadium for catching a guy with outside booze container. Fined him on the spot apparently.
2006-When we shutout spurrier at his own stadium. Town just always seemed hot and steamy and not much interesting to do.
Randall "Pink" Floyd
March 28th, 2011
12:37 pm
Steve Spurrier – the ol’ moral lawgiver. What an arrogant s.o.b.
It Ain't Rocket Science
March 28th, 2011
12:42 pm
SSG Desert,
How many cars were on the street at 2:00am when the police stopped that car, based on the information they were given, about a robbery? It is hard to tell just how tall a person is, sitting in a car. They had a description of a young black man with dreadlocks, and he must have fit that description with the limited information that they had.
My father was a career police officer and although I am positive there are some bad eggs, just like in any profession, I bet if you were ever involved in any type of crime as a victim, you were glad when the police arrived. To assume all police officers there, are all racist and do sorry police work sounds like one who is ill informed and does not appreciate the job these folks do.
Spurrier, probably did the right thing in my opinion. Based on how, reporters of the various news(?) sources write headlines to incite rather than inform their readership, I think it was a great way to get the point across.
Ted Striker
March 28th, 2011
12:45 pm
Never answer questions by the police without an attorney present. Give them your name, address, and then ask to have a lawyer if they want anything else.
Mudcatjoe
March 28th, 2011
12:48 pm
Now Coach Spurrier knows how all those UGA players feel every year! Got to love Steve Spurrier!!!
GRAY GHOST OR WHITE KNIGHT
March 28th, 2011
12:53 pm
The amazing fact that is that, this is a “news” story that allows comment while the REAL “news” story (Troy Davis and the time out chair) does not.
Pleeeeze, don’t disturb the natives!
dandydawg
March 28th, 2011
12:57 pm
GREAT JOB to get a point across. Great Job!!!!!
Brainiac(Dawg For Life)
March 28th, 2011
12:58 pm
At least this overshadowed any of CMR’s boys that may have been out riding mopeds/scooters after curfew. I smell an NCAA BIGTIME investigation resulting in CCS and Clowney not being allowed to go to the bathroom for their first 5 games this season.
that's great but who are the chefs?
March 28th, 2011
12:59 pm
Hey Steve, that’s fine but what’s your excuse for never suspending or disciplining any of your players who are arrested AND convicted?
Rural Education
March 28th, 2011
1:02 pm
He was never arrested, only questioned. The person who called in the possible crime was probably a Clemson fan.
Brainiac(Dawg For Life)
March 28th, 2011
1:06 pm
I thought the purpose of Convenience Stores was to furnish college football players in Columbia, S C a form of entertainment.
Sun Devil Dave
March 28th, 2011
1:06 pm
Do me a favor, spell his name once more, I’m having difficulty even pronouncing it.
sarcasm
March 28th, 2011
1:07 pm
Yeah, let’s all listen to Steve Spurrier regarding whether or not he should do anything about a player getting into trouble. His track record is excellent.
Brainiac(Dawg For Life)
March 28th, 2011
1:09 pm
Looks like Clowney just knocked Steven Garcia out of 1st place in CSS’s doghouse/chicken house.
The Sham
March 28th, 2011
1:14 pm
@JoeV and Chris – Seriously? Y’all are getting bent out of shape for that? Lighten up brothers before you have a coronary! I’ve been know to take myself way to seriously, but that sort of overreaction is reserved for those looking for a fight. It’s a blog, and last time I checked, none of the AJC’s staff has ever been nomintated for a Pullitzer…
@shankit – we probably don’t qualify by virtue of not being a top 25 program period…sad but true… at least not until this Fall!
Wonderful-Ohio-on-the-Gulf Dog
March 28th, 2011
1:14 pm
Spurrier should be arrested for the crime of expiating his college career’s frustrations through coaching rivals of the team that used to beat his like a drum.
GRAY GHOST OR WHITE KNIGHT
March 28th, 2011
1:21 pm
DandyDawg, Tks
“The amazing fact that is that, this is a “news” story that allows”
There is an extra word in this portion, remove it and I will leave 3 Obama bucks under your dinner bowl. It is one given to Janet Reno or Ellen Degenerate, don’t remember which.
Have fun.
Taco
March 28th, 2011
1:22 pm
It was just a trial run for this THUG, scrimmage game arrest. Future is going to be fun!
Alatsea
March 28th, 2011
1:23 pm
I would like to see the comments if he was a dog.
Chip Towers
March 28th, 2011
1:26 pm
puff: I don’t write the headers on home page. Only headline I write is the one you see immediately above my blog. I used quote marks for a reason.
superDawg
March 28th, 2011
1:26 pm
UGA-46 wins 14 losses 2 ties vs SC.
jay
March 28th, 2011
1:31 pm
A LOT OF THESE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE CLUELESS, it’s called personal responsibility and many of these kids have none. Some have never been told no or really punished for anything.
#############################################
The kid was just hanging out in the “nightclub district” at 2am. You’re talking as if he was walking in a meth induced daze with nothing on but socks. You guys never sneaked out past curfew or did something just alittle mischievous?
Rob
March 28th, 2011
1:38 pm
“There are always cases of mistaken identity. But, to make a mockery out of the police for his athlete is wrong. I would think that the police will be breathing harder on him and his boys now.”
The police chief is the one that came to practice to “arrest” Spurrier. Doesn’t sound like the police are mad about it at all.
Rob
March 28th, 2011
1:41 pm
“He was never arrested, only questioned. The person who called in the possible crime was probably a Clemson fan.”
I don’t know about that- but the police incident report stated that the caller that supposedly was robbed – didn’t stay around to talk to police. He was gone when they arrived. If I had just called the police to report being robbed, I think I’d stick around to talk to them when they were 2 mins away.
Rob
March 28th, 2011
1:42 pm
“Hey Steve, that’s fine but what’s your excuse for never suspending or disciplining any of your players who are arrested AND convicted?”
WHo are you referring to? Thanks.
Tech Stinger
March 28th, 2011
1:46 pm
Chip
Very good article but we all know it won’t be long before a mutt from athens is arrested again. The clock is ticking.
chickens taste good
March 28th, 2011
1:49 pm
Scum leads scum
That is why they picked him as their leader.
Lou
March 28th, 2011
1:50 pm
I think that was a good showing by the coach and a lesson for the media.
booger
March 28th, 2011
1:51 pm
Yeah, and another lie told to “ol Balls Coach”………………………..
”Coach, I dont even drink!”…………………
Yeah , right ………………
Stay tuned for more problems from this one……..
A black Stephen Garcia…………
Hide and watch…………………………….
Columbia SC, cess pool of the SOUTH.
It Ain't Rocket Science
March 28th, 2011
1:52 pm
Stinger,
I think maybe your clock has stopped. I believe that UGA is being a lot more strict on thier players than previously has been the case. Go police your own campus, if you dare go out into the night where it is located. Just ask Ealey and that kid from Maryland, if they have noticed the change.
Dawgystyle
March 28th, 2011
1:52 pm
This story is well over a week old. I think it happened over 2 weeks ago….
AND IS OLD NEWS.
AJC= LAME trying to pass it off like it just happened.
Jim
March 28th, 2011
1:54 pm
you still can not beat him ….DAWGS!
DMR
March 28th, 2011
1:54 pm
I’m a Georgia fan. When Spurrier is on the opposite sideline, he is one of my least favorite people. That said, give the guy credit and praise his willingness to make a point. Spurrier was not going to let the media run away with the idea that Clowney was a troublemaker. He made a point. He made it crystal clear. He had his player’s back. The story probably isn’t the biggest in sports; but if my son wanted to play for Spurrier, at least I know Spurrier will protect him if he is innocent.
Heady
March 28th, 2011
1:56 pm
He should be arrested for his gameplan against Auburn.
Delta Stewardess
March 28th, 2011
2:01 pm
HAHAHAHAH that was a very good move.
Zachary Stout
March 28th, 2011
2:01 pm
I think it is a good thing to do. If anything it shows the team how it looks to your school, and teammates to be in a situation like that.
booger
March 28th, 2011
2:03 pm
Dawgstyle //////////////////////
Sorry to correct you…..
This happened early Fri. morning 3/25/11….
Not old news…….
Spurrier is an idiot.
puff
March 28th, 2011
2:06 pm
Chip, the home page headline has been changed, I see. I know you didin’t write it, just pointed out that it did not fit your content.
DollarDawg43
March 28th, 2011
2:07 pm
To me this is typical Spurrier, and by that I mean unique and imaginative. Other than that it is not much of a story. I’m surprised at some of the emotional responses.
S Spurrier
March 28th, 2011
2:17 pm
Jus’ doin a little impersonation of the GA program…
S Spurrier
March 28th, 2011
2:19 pm
Wanna check my “series record” against the mutts?
C C
March 28th, 2011
2:21 pm
Enter your comments here
Paddy
March 28th, 2011
2:26 pm
Didn’t know Clemson fans could operate a telephone. Must have had picture instrutions on it somewhere!
GCDon
March 28th, 2011
2:26 pm
A 911 call was completed by an anonymous caller who gave the description of a suspect who just robbed a convenience store, fit Clowner perfectly, and ran into a specific bar The bar in the report is where police found Clowney. The 911 caller refused any further assistance to the police or provide a name. The call came from a prepaid phone, and according to police there were no reported robberies of a convenience store within 2 square miles of Clowney’s detainment. Obviously this teenager was targeted by a malicious person who has an agenda against him or the football team. As disgusting as this moment became, it should be an important lesson for Clowney to learn that there always will be people with harmful intentions always watching for him to make a mistake.
booger
March 28th, 2011
2:29 pm
WHAT’S MY “SERIES RECORD” AS A LAMECOCK?
Steve Spurrier……………
shankit
March 28th, 2011
2:30 pm
Auburn has Toomers, VictoryLand and ATM Machines.
Columbia has to use Convenience Food Stores.
booger
March 28th, 2011
2:31 pm
Any pompous a$$ that wears a visor with his own autograph on it is an egotistical tool……….
That be S.S. ……………………..
S Spurrier
March 28th, 2011
2:31 pm
Typical GA fan, his name is “booger”…
shankit
March 28th, 2011
2:32 pm
S. Spurrier – When are you going to come pay your
golf bet to Grant and Rodgers at the VCC?
We’re still waiting in the locker room for you to get
back from your car to get some cash.