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The Sun Reports Dyer's Dismissal Stems From a Traffic Stop Involving a Gun and Suspected Marijuana
Jul 30, 2012

Although Arkansas State University Head Football Coach Gus Malzahn, Red Wolves fans and even Michael Dyer himself had high hopes for Dyer’s future at ASU, it was not meant to be. Last night, the university issued a press release stating that the junior running back was dismissed from the football team for violating team rules. Today’s edition of The Jonesboro Sun reveals more details behind Dyer’s sudden dismissal.

According to The Sun's Matthew V. Robertson, Dyer was dismissed from the team for undisclosed reasons that appear to stem from a traffic stop that resulted in a speeding ticket in White County four months ago.

On March 10, Dyer was pulled over by Arkansas State Trooper Royce Denney on U.S. 67 at 2:20 a.m. and was cited for exceeding the speed limit by more than 20 miles per hour. According to The Sun, which obtained a copy of the video of the stop from the Arkansas State Police, Dyer, Denney and an unidentified female had an extended conversation regarding an occupant of Dyer’s car who was in possession of a handgun and what is believed to be marijuana. A second car was also pulled over at the time.

The newspaper article stated that Denney knew Dyer was, and after finding the pistol and the marijuana, spoke to the former ASU running back about calling his coach.

“Carrying a pistol around? Uncool ... You’ve got a career ahead of you, but you’re being a total dumbass right now. ... You’re ruining your career. I’m going to have to call coach up. I bet you can get his number pretty quick. I’m not against it, either. ... If I didn’t charge you with the pistol and charge you with the weed, what would coach think of you?”

Robertson reported that after finding out Dyer’s coach was Malzahn, Denney went on to say, “What if I talk to Gus Malzahn, however you say his name? I really don’t want to tell him about this because of the NCAA crap. I know there’s a lot of stuff that goes on behind closed doors between coaches and players, but I’m still in a predicament.”

After further conversation, Dyer told the police officer to keep the gun. The newspaper stated that there are a couple parts in the video where Denney appears to have turned the camera off. The Sun also reports that Denney is currently under investigation by the Arkansas State Police for his actions in the traffic stop.

The article in The Sun reported that as a result of the stop, Dyer was charged with driving 96 mph in a 70 mph zone and was fined $17 in addition to performing five days of community service and taking a defensive driving class.

In the university’s press release last night, Malzahn stated, “I am truly disappointed that it didn’t work out here at ASU for Mike. I wish Mike nothing but the best in the future.”

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