Cincinnati's Collaros facing jail for not resolving drinking case
Updated 11/19/2009 4:09 PM ET
CINCINNATI (AP) A judge has warned University of Cincinnati sophomore quarterback Zach Collaros that he could spend the bowl season in jail.
Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Bernie Bouchard scolded Collaros for failing to begin a court-ordered program on underage drinking. Bouchard told Collaros he has until Dec. 7 to do so or face jail time.
Collaros' attorney said Thursday he would begin the program right away after being distracted for a few weeks.
He started four games for the unbeaten, fifth-ranked Bearcats while senior Tony Pike recovered from an arm injury.
Collaros was 20 when cited for presenting a fake ID to get into a bar. Completing the diversionary program would allow him to have the case dismissed and record sealed.
Bouchard says Collaros, who's now 21, needs to grow up.
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