Robinson’s high school coach reacts following his former player’s arrest
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By now you likely know all about the arrest of Alabama junior left tackle Cam Robinson and junior reserve defensive back Laurence “Hootie” Jones and the serious charges Robinson likely faces following the arrests.
Nick Saban hasn’t said much, opting instead to release a carefully-worded public release the school’s public relations firm undoubtedly wrote up following the arrests:
“We are aware of the situation involving Hootie Jones and Cam Robinson and are in the process of gathering facts to determine what internal actions need to be taken.”
While Robinson’s college head coach may not be willing to say anything, his high school spoke to The News Star expressed his disappoint following the arrest.
“All of us are heartbroken and I’m so very sad it happened,” West Monroe head coach Jerry Arledge said. “We as coaches do all that we can to teach these kids that when they leave our building, wherever it is you’re going, that you think before you act.
“When you make a mistake like Cam did it’ll cost you and I hate it for him.”
Arledge’s words deep cut, as Robinson could face significant penalties if indeed he is to be charged with a felony crime for possessing a stolen weapon. What that means for his promising future remains to be seen but hopefully his hopes of becoming a top NFL draft pick won’t be derailed following his first and only offense in Tuscaloosa.
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
