Parking tickets lead to USF linebacker's arrest

By TBO.COM | Staff
Published: July 28, 2009

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TAMPA --

University of South Florida freshman linebacker Sam Barrington was arrested today for a misdemeanor charge of driving with a suspended license, according to Hillsborough County Sherriff's Office records.

Barrington, 18, initially was pulled over in Tampa last month and had a suspended license after failing to set up a court date related to unpaid parking tickets, USF assistant athletic director Chris Freet said. Barrington turned himself in this afternoon.

Barrington, of Jacksonville, was released on $250 bond this afternoon, according to Hillsborough County Sherriff's Office records.

USF coach Jim Leavitt had no comment.

USF's first practice is Aug. 6.