April 1, 2009

Oregon Ducks cited for shooting at ducks


The Oregonian reported yesterday that three members of the Oregon Ducks mens basketball team were cited for shooting BBs at ducks and geese in a park.

Good thing for the fowl that Oregon basketball is terrible at shooting. (Too soon?)

Anyway, no ducks were hurt. Here's what Kevin Hudson of the Oregonian reported.

Officers responded to a report of men shooting guns in the park at 11:08 p.m. and arrived to witness freshman forward Josh Crittle fire about 20 shots toward the pond with a BB gun, said Jenna LaBounty, a spokeswoman with the Eugene Police Department.

Crittle was cited along with fellow freshmen Michael Dunigan and Teondre Williams on an accusation of violating park rules, which carries a base fine of $155.

LaBounty said that when the officers approached, Dunigan tossed his weapon into the water, where officers found it. Williams' weapon was also located by the six officers who responded.

Crittle, Dunigan and Williams were handcuffed, cited and released within 30 minutes late Monday.

LaBounty said it did not appear any birds were injured in the shooting.

The players are scheduled to appear April 14 in Eugene Municipal Court to face the charges, which are unclassified misdemeanors.

Oregon was lousey this year. Maybe instead of shooting at ducks these players should spend their spare time in a gym shooting freethrows.

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