SEC Media Days Live Stream: Auburn QB Nick Marshall Scratched from Scheduled Appearance After Marijuana Citation
ByNick Marshall is likely to be disciplined for his recent marijuana citation, but the matter will not be discussed at the SEC Media Days.
According to ESPN, Auburn Tigers head football coach Gus Malzahn confirmed that Marshall will not appear before the media Monday. The SEC Media Days are the unofficial kick off to the college football season, as the first games follow about a month later.
Marshall was cited in Georgia Friday for possessing a small amount of marijuana, a violation of two city ordinances, but not grounds for arrest. He will have to appear in court Sept. 10 and pay a $1,000 fine, but any punishment from the school or football team will occur separately.
"I am aware of the situation that happened earlier today with Nick," Malzahn said in a statement after news of the citation broke. "I'm very disappointed and I will address it with him accordingly."
Reynolds Police Chief Lonnie Holder and another officer pulled Marshall over for a window tint violation around 12:45 p.m. Friday, ESPN reported. He said both officers noticed the scent of marijuana and found about 8-10 grams stored under the passenger side sun visor. Fortunately for Marshall, the amount was less than an ounce, but he will also have to pay a $100 fine for the tinted windows.
Marshall was supposed to be one of three Auburn football players to represent the Tigers at SEC Media Days and now tight end C.J. Uzomah will take his place.
As a junior last season, Marshall played his first full season as the starting quarterback and he threw for 1,976 yards and 14 touchdowns. Auburn went 12-1, won the SEC Championship, but lost to Florida State in the BCS National Championship game.
Marshall and Auburn's true strength last season was a lethal and unrelenting rushing attack. The quarterback ran for 1,068 yards and 12 touchdowns, complementing the team's host of talented running backs.
AL.com will have SEC Media Days well covered, but you can also watch the press conferences live on SECSports.com or WatchESPN.com. The media sessions will begin at 11:30 a.m. with SEC Commissioner Mike Silve.