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University of Alabama football player Elijah Pritchett got himself into a bit of a pickle in Tuscaloosa. The 19-year-old redshirt freshman was slapped with charges for knowingly spreading a sexually transmitted disease. Yikes! It looks like Pritchett’s off-field activities are as scandalous as the on-field tackles he’s known for.
Despite being embroiled in this legal entanglement, Pritchett was able to secure his release on a measly $500 bond. That’s pocket change for a big-shot football player, right? The Crimson Tide’s upcoming game against the Michigan Wolverines is still on the schedule, but with this off-field drama, Pritchett might find it hard to stay focused on the game.
Alabama Football Player Arrested Days Before Playoff Game Against Michigan Alabama Football Player Elijah Pritchett Arrested on STD Charge Days Before Playoff Game https://t.co/KHX2FCHexx
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Standing at a towering 6-foot-6 and weighing in at a hefty 312 pounds, Pritchett has been a force to be reckoned with on the field, appearing in all 13 games of the season. But it seems like his off-field exploits might have caught up with him. Maybe he should have focused on protecting the quarterback instead of spreading diseases. Oops!
In a sneaky move, Pritchett was granted youthful offender status, shielding him from the prying eyes of the public. How convenient! This status could also mean a slap on the wrist for his crimes. It’s no wonder some folks might think there’s one set of rules for football stars and another for the rest of us regular folks.
But wait, Pritchett’s legal drama doesn’t end there. Earlier this year, he got in trouble for speeding at a mind-boggling 95 mph in a 65-mph zone. He claimed he had no idea he was going so fast. Uh-huh, sure, Pritchett! Talk about a pattern of reckless behavior. It looks like Pritchett needs to work on keeping his speed in check both on and off the field.
Despite all of this off-field drama, Head Coach Nick Saban seems to have had Pritchett’s back, singing his praises and touting his progress. But with all this legal drama, it’s hard to imagine Pritchett being able to focus on football. Maybe he should spend less time planning transfers and more time focusing on keeping it together off the field.
Looks like Pritchett’s got a lot of explaining to do, both to his teammates and to his fans. Will the Crimson Tide be able to hold it together with this kind of off-field drama swirling around? Only time will tell!
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