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Reports: Mississippi State player arrested for multiple offenses
By Keith Farner
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A backup offensive lineman at Mississippi State is facing legal issues following a reported traffic stop where he was arrested for speeding and driving with a suspended license.
Tommy Champion’s arrest was confirmed by the MSU Police Department in a report by Ben Portnoy of the Columbus Dispatch. Tyler Horka of the Clarion Ledger also reported the news.
This is Champion’s second arrest in the past six months after he was previously charged for driving with a suspended license, not having insurance and an expired tag on March 20.
An MSU Athletics spokesperson told The Dispatch, “We’re aware of the matter and are continuing to collect more information.”
Champion, listed at 6-foot-5 and 320 pounds, has appeared in six games for the Bulldogs, and was expected to be a backup right tackle. He also saw limited action last year at right guard.
I can confirm @bportnoy15’s report that Mississippi State offensive lineman Tommy Champion was arrested for speeding and driving with a suspended license.
Champion was arrested for driving with a suspended license, no insurance and an expired car tag in March, too.
— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) August 22, 2019
Mississippi State Athletics: “We’re aware of the matter and are continuing to collect more information.”
— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) August 22, 2019
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
