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thursday, february 26, 2004
Baltimore Ravens running back faces drug charges
The Associated Press
ATLANTA — Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis, who had the second-highest rushing total in NFL history last season, was indicted yesterday on federal drug charges.
The Atlanta native is accused of trying to help a childhood friend buy cocaine in the summer of 2000 — just before he signed a six-year, $35.3 million contract with the Ravens. No drugs were ever purchased, according to the indictment.
The running back's attorney, Ed Garland, said his client was innocent and would turn himself in today.
Garland said, "He was not part of any drug deal and any contention that he was is.
that he was is false."
"Mr. Lewis wants everybody to know that he did nothing wrong."
Lewis
Lewis is charged with conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute 5 kilograms of cocaine and using a cell phone in the commission of the first count
according to U.S. Attorney William S. Duffey.
The indictment came out of a drug investigation that has led to 30 convictions and helped dismantle a cocaine-trafficking ring in the city, Duffey said. He refused
to say whether Lewis was tied to that drug ring.
In an affidavit, FBI special agent Hoyt Mahaley said that an informant contacted Lewis on his cell phone on June 23, 2000, to discuss selling cocaine to Lewis' friend. The conversation was recorded, according to the agent.
"The cooperating source told Lewis that he/she was willing to sell the narcotics to Lewis' associates for a price that Lewis can tax," meaning the price could be marked up for a profit, Mahaley said in the affidavit.
Hours after the call, Lewis and the friend, Angelo Jackson, met with the informant at an Atlanta restaurant, the affidavit said. There, Lewis and Jackson asked
the informant how much cocaine the informant was capable of distributing, the affidavit alleges.
Jackson and the informant met again on July 12, 2000, at a gas station in suburban Atlanta, the affidavit said. During the meeting, they discussed drugs, but no purchase was made.
Lewis wasn't at the gas station. His attorney, however, said Lewis was at the restaurant, but not for the reason alleged in the indictment.
Jackson was also indicted and arrested Wednesday. He faces the same counts and a third for attempt to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine.
Ravens spokesman Chad Steele said the indictment came as a surprise to the team. "We had
no clue," he said, adding that Lewis was in Florida.
In a statement, the team said: "We believe in due process, and Jamal will have his day in court. There are two sides to every story. From what we know of the charges, these seem out of character for the Jamal we know."
Ravens defensive end Anthony Weaver said: "I was surprised, but I don't about the facts. I know Jamal's character, and to me, he's always been a straightforward guy. I just hope he finds the right people to help him get through this."
Lewis was the fifth pick overall in the 2000 draft, and signed that July with the Ravens.
The NFL declined to comment.
Last year, he became the fifth player in NFL history to rush for more than 2,000 yards. His 2,066 yards fell short of Eric Dickerson's record of 2,105 yards in the final game. He was the AP's Offensive Player of the Year.
In November 2001, he was suspended for four games after violating the NFL's substance and alcohol abuse policy. The league did not disclose the details of the violation, in keeping with its policy.
Lewis is the second Baltimore Raven to face serious charges in Atlanta.
In 2000, star linebacker Ray Lewis — no relation to Jamal — was charged with murder along with two other men following a fight.
FLAHERTY: Missouri may be top team in Big 12
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stars from last season, including All-American senior Iosh Buhl.
Nebraska is switching to a west coast passing attack and must find the quarterback to throw the ball. The defensive secondary should be great yet again, but can the offense keep up?
Colorado may be the most talented team in the Big 12 North, but they were just as talented last
year, and they have to deal with off-field scandals.
Iowa State will improve, but will still be the bottom feeders in the North because it lost talented seniors and most of the players on the team are a year away from making a big impact.
It seems strange to say, but Missouri may look like the top team in the Big 12 North for now.
game that easily could have been much worse. This year should be closer, but Kansas could win in Columbia.
But remember, Kansas drubbed Missouri 35-14 in a
And then there's Kansas. All of the factors seem to lean towards the Jayhawks.
They have the returning talent, addressed several needs with the recruiting class and have a coach hitting his stride. The biggest change may be the attitude.
"We're not going to concede
any games to anybody," Coach Mark Mangino said. "We're going to go out and meet the competition head on."
In a Big 12 North that is this close, the difference between first and fourth may be just a few big plays.
This year, Kansas has the players to make those plays. This year, Kansas could go to the Big 12 Championship.
Flaherty is Lenexa senior in journalism.
Freshman center David Padgett battled for possession of the ball during Monday's 82-67 loss to Texas. Kansas' next game is Sunday when it plays Oklahoma at Allen Fieldhouse.
Eric Braem/Kansan
BASKETBALL: Lee, Graves best off bench
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"We have good guys on the bench but certainly there has been a drop off when you go to it," Kansas coach Bill Self said. "Our bench hasn't been as consistent or good over time as we had hoped it would. That doesn't mean that it can't be."
Both Lee and Graves were integral parts of the Jayhawks' run to the National Championship game last March. Between the two of them, they averaged a combined 14.9 points per game in the team's final 10 contests.
This season, they have been Kansas' only scoring threats from the bench and are combining to average just 10.2 points per game. The next leading scoreer off the bench this season is Jeff Hawkins at 2.2 points per game, but his minutes have dwindled in recent contests.
Although Kansas may have taken away more from its trip to Austin than any of its previous losses, the season has reached the point where learning experiences count for virtually nothing. In a few weeks there will be no "next game."
"Moral victories don't tally up as wins," Langford said. "We didn't go down there to say we did some things alright."
- Edited by Abby Mills
Kansas senior Matt Tribble slid into second base as OakInd junior Bryan DeLamielleure made the out during yesterday's game. Kansas beat Oakland 17-
4, with nine runs scored in the first inning.
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BLOWOUT: Matt Baty injured
not let up as they scored five runs in the second and third innings combined. Senior infielder Ryan Baty drilled his second homerun of the year and junior infielder Travis Metcalf hit his team-leading fifth homerun.
Matt Baty was drilled in the back of the head in his second at bat and was taken out for precautionary reasons. According to Price, Baty suffered a mild concussion that could keep him out of today's series finale.
The early onslaught of runs enabled Price to give every field player and the majority of his bullpen an opportunity to play.
"I think it is a great reward for
how hard those guys work everyday," Price said. "It's a great feeling as a coach when you get to reward your entire team."
The relief staff gave up three hits in five innings of work. Freshman right-handed pitcher Ryotaro Hayakawa and sophomore left-handed pitcher Chris Jones both saw their first action out of the bullpen this year.
"We just need to sweep this home stand," Richardson said. "It's going to be tough because they are going to come out fired up for sure."
The last game in the series is today at 3 p.m. at Hoglund Ballpark.
—Edited by Robert Perkins
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