Gophers QB Drake Lindsey arrested in Arkansas
Pioneer Press • • sports
Key Points:
- Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey, 20, was arrested early Friday in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for misdemeanor charges of underage drinking and possession of a fake ID, and was released on a $470 bond.
- Lindsey admitted to using a fake ID and consuming alcohol prior to arriving at a downtown bar; he is scheduled for a court hearing on June 29.
- The University of Minnesota Gophers acknowledged the incident and stated they will handle it internally.
- Lindsey, a team captain and key player for the upcoming season, completed 63% of his passes last year with 18 touchdowns, and is considered crucial to the team's success.
- Head coach P.J. Fleck emphasizes player development on and off the field, and the program has had few off-field issues since his tenure began in 2017.
