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Ex-Armwood Lineman Davis Cited For Underage Drinking

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By Jenna Marina, Tribune correspondent

Published: January 29, 2008

GAINESVILLE - University of Florida freshman defensive lineman Torrey Davis was cited Jan. 19 for underage drinking and is set to appear in court Feb. 7.

The Armwood graduate was cited outside of the nightclub The Venue, 233 W. University Ave., ''holding a clear plastic cup identified as an alcoholic beverage by sight and smell,'' according to the citation.

Davis, who was born on Sept. 24, 1988, admitted to drinking a mix of rum and cola after he was read his Miranda rights, according to the citation.

In a telephone interview Tuesday night, Davis said the drink belonged to a friend, who he declined to name, who had set down the full cup on the counter.

''I wasn't drinking,'' Davis said. ''They asked me, 'Where's your ID at?' I said I didn't have it on me.''

Davis said the police officer took him to the side and questioned him further, asking him to tell him the truth. When he said he was 19,
Davis said the police officer gave him a warning for being honest.

He is scheduled to face a misdemeanor offense for possession of alcohol by a minor.

The weekend on Jan. 19 was a heavy recruiting weekend for the Gators, but Davis said he did not host any players.

The freshman played in 11 games this season, finishing with eight tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble.

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