BREAKING - Cal QB Steve Levy Arrested for Assault, Suspended Indefinitely
Late breaking news from the SF Chronicle has shown that Cal QB Steve Levy has been arrested and suspended indefinitely from the Golden Bears football team.
The Cal quarterback who came off the bench last season to lead victories in the Big Game and the Las Vegas Bowl was jailed this weekend in San Francisco on suspicion of felony assault for allegedly throwing a pint glass at a doorman who had asked him to leave a North Beach pub, police said today…
The 23-year-old doorman was struck on the forehead by the glass and was examined by paramedics at the scene, said Sgt. Neville Gittens, a San Francisco police spokesman. Vince Ebarb, 36, of San Francisco, a friend of the doorman, said the man had been treated at a hospital for a cut.
Gittens said the incident began just before 1:23 a.m., when Levy got into an argument with another person at the bar. The doorman moved between them “trying to defuse the situation,” then asked Levy to leave, Gittens said.
“As (Levy) was walking out, he picked up a pint glass and threw it at the employee,” Gittens said. “It hit the employee on the forehead.”
Levy left the bar but was “detained by citizens” less than two blocks away, Gittens said.
Levy was booked into San Francisco County Jail at 4:20 a.m. Sunday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, an offense that carries punishment ranging from a fine to four years in prison. He posted $40,000 bail and was released at 9 p.m., according to jail records.
“We’re aware of the situation regarding Steve and he will not participate in any team functions until we have all of the information,” Cal coach Jeff Tedford said through a university spokesman.
It’s extremely sad that the brilliant throwing arm that got Cal through last year’s Big Game and the Las Vegas Bowl against BYU also got Levy arrested. While the starting QB position is still up for grabs, it is relatively safe to say that Levy will no longer be a contender. One pint glass has proven to be the difference between Levy’s fame on the field and infamy off of it.
His brilliant throwing arm didn’t land him in jail, his stupidity did.
Comment by Mike Davis — June 26, 2006 @ 5:45 pm
Was his major physics or astrophysics?
Comment by Fauntleroy Plimperton III — June 26, 2006 @ 6:01 pm
This is what happens when you lower admissions standards for athletes.
What an embarrassment.
Comment by Anonymous — June 26, 2006 @ 6:25 pm
But Mike, the accuracy and spiral on the thrown pint glass were pivotal in the success of Levi’s throw.
Comment by Ben N. — June 26, 2006 @ 7:14 pm
The receiver got just a “cut,” not even a “gash.” He’s a shame to the QB position.
Comment by Beetle — June 26, 2006 @ 7:31 pm
i dont think it has anything to do with booksmarts, or admission standards — ITS CALLED COMMONSENSE. it’s not so common.
Comment by Anonymous — June 26, 2006 @ 7:58 pm
a strong academic record is indicative of a strong work ethic and is often correlative with good citizenship.
Comment by Anonymous — June 26, 2006 @ 8:03 pm
Well, it’s back to Ayoob>Levy. both
Comment by McMike — June 26, 2006 @ 8:32 pm
Obviously drummed up charges. We all saw BYU and Stanford, the doorman wouldnt be alive if it was Levy that threw the glass.
Comment by jlmay — June 26, 2006 @ 9:02 pm
great aim!
Comment by Ian — June 26, 2006 @ 10:10 pm
:(
Comment by bobby gregg — June 27, 2006 @ 8:55 am
what was that about violent crime persisting in the summer, ben? but seriously, good aim! i never manage to hit people when i toss pint glasses at ‘em.
PS: wiener moron poster #7 “a strong academic record is indicative of a strong work ethic and is often correlative with good citizenship” is full of it. i suspect bhanu. “good citizenship”. what a retarded concept. sounds like kindergarten.
Comment by mano — June 27, 2006 @ 9:28 am
“brilliant throwing arm” in the words of GOB Bluth, C’mon
Comment by anon — June 27, 2006 @ 11:09 am
I find “good citizenship” to be inspiring — it reminds me of an imaginary world where Americans appreciate each other and respect our leaders even if dissenting. Fat chance finding that any time soon, especially with Mano’s attitude circulating through the population.
Comment by bobby gregg — June 27, 2006 @ 12:34 pm
He should have just handed off the pint glass to Marshawn Lynch.
Comment by Obviously. — June 27, 2006 @ 5:19 pm
brilliant throwing arm? all but one pass at the las vegas bowl was thrown parallel to the line of scrimmage. i coulda done that. it was pretty clear that he was gonna be QB #4 this year behind reed, ayoob, and longshore. this just makes it definite.
Comment by Anonymous — June 27, 2006 @ 8:19 pm
Of course, if it was Joe Ayoob tossing the pint glass, he’d have brained someone standing four feet to the left of the bouncer and 10 feet behind.
More to the point, it’s too bad the feel-good player of last year’s team is, apparently, a prick.
LL
Comment by L. Taraval — June 30, 2006 @ 1:12 pm
“a strong academic record is indicative of a strong work ethic and is often correlative with good citizenship.” way to pump yourself up …. that’s a bunch of bullshit. Strong academic record .. means nothing … see public drunkenness on frat row.
Comment by Anonymous — June 30, 2006 @ 5:04 pm
Are you sure they didn’t draft Ayoob for baseball and accidentally put him on the football team? Word is that he doesn’t throw spirals.
Comment by Anonymous — July 1, 2006 @ 12:17 am