Former Buff Jordon Dizon charged with DUI
Bernard Jackson isn't the only former Colorado football team captain currently facing criminal charges in Boulder.
Former CU linebacker Jordon Dizon, 22, was arrested April 20 and cited for driving under the influence, driving the wrong way on a one-way street and failure to provide proof of insurance. According to a police report, Dizon's blood-alcohol level was 0.097, above the legal limit of 0.08.
Six days after his arrest — which received no media attention — Dizon was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the National Football League draft.
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Hawkins heartbroken by recent rash of Buff arrests
Colorado football coach Dan Hawkins said he is heartbroken, embarrassed and frustrated by news of recent arrests of former quarterback Bernard Jackson and safety Lionel Harris and other off-the-field problems in his program since January.
Eight members of last season's team have been arrested or cited by police in 2008, including Jackson and Harris being jailed Friday on suspicion of first-degree burglary, aggravated robbery and felony menacing in connection with a June 5 home invasion at an apartment on University Hill.
Despite being troubled by the rash of incidents, Hawkins said he believes he is teaching his players to be good men and an overwhelming majority are living up to that standard.
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