ORLANDO, Fla. – A University Central Florida defensive lineman was arrested for driving under the influence just days before the team’s home opener against Boise State.
Tre’mon Morris-Brash was pulled over on UCF’s campus around 2:40 a.m. Saturday on Gemini Boulevard.
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“I am aware of the situation involving Tre’mon Morris-Brash. We are dealing with it appropriately,” UCF football coach Gus Malzahn said on Wednesday.
Morris-Brash was stopped after an officer said he appeared to be driving while impaired.
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The officer smelled alcohol coming from the vehicle during the traffic stop, records show.
Records show Morris-Brash had bloodshot and watery eyes. An officer said his speech was slurred.
Police said Morris-Brash had trouble keeping his balance while exiting his vehicle.
Investigators said Morris-Brash’s first breathalyzer test showed he had a .165 blood-alcohol level and the second test he had a .158 blood-alcohol level. The legal limit is .08.
Morris-Brash is a big part of UCF’s defense.
The junior started in four games in 2020, he made six tackles for a loss and was second on the team in sacks with 3.5.