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Tyren Jones justifiably dismissed from Alabama after marijuana arrest

By Patrick Schmidt

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Tyren Jones is dismissed from Alabama after he was arrested on a marijuana charge.

Alabama had their third arrest in four days and dismissed their second player in the same span with the dismissal of reserve running back Tyren Jones after a marijuana arrest.

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Jones was charged on Tuesday with second degree possession of marijuana after a small amount was found in his pocket after a traffic stop and released on a $1,000 bond, according to the Tuscaloosa police.

He was in 25-year-old Brandon Lee Hansberry’s Dodge Challenger that was pulled over for speeding at 11:27 a.m. Monday. Police also found a digital scale belonging to Hansberry who had an outstanding charge in addition to a first degree marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia offense.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban previously suspended Jones indefinitely and hasn’t participated in spring practice and follows Jonathan Taylor who was dismissed Sunday after a domestic violence arrest on Saturday.

“He was given an opportunity academically and from a team rules standpoint, but he failed to do any of the things necessary to comply with the rules of the Alabama football program,” Saban said Tuesday. “He was dismissed from the team when he refused to follow the parameters given to him for reinstatement.”

Jones finished fourth on Alabama in rushing last year as a redshirt freshman with 36 carries for 224 yards.

Alabama shouldn’t be hurt on the field with Jones gone with Derrick Henry poised for a run at the Heisman, Kenyan Drake returning from injury, freshman Bo Scarbrough looking like the next Henry and incoming freshman Damian Harris the No. 1 running back in the class of 2015.

Saban had no other choice but to dismiss Jones after he blew his second chance.

Following Geno Smith’s second suspension for a DUI arrest, Taylor’s dismissal after his second domestic assault arrest, this arrest may seem minor in comparison. But Saban had to be firm and send the message that it’s an honor to play for Alabama and if you don’t live up to the standards of the program, then you’re out and you’re not getting another chance.

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