Husky Football Blog

Times reporter Bob Condotta keeps the news coming about the Montlake Dawgs.

August 8, 2007 6:07 PM

Murchison charged with felony UPDATED

Bad news for the Huskies today as it was learned that cornerback Jordan Murchison was arrested for failing to appear in court in connection with a felony assault case last March.

Seattle Police reports indicate Murchison assaulted another man on March 31 who he suspected of showing interest in his girlfiend. The man suffered damage to several teeth, reportedly losing one.

Those records also show Murchison spent a night in jail in June on misdemeanor assault and harrasment charges in a domestic violence case.

UW coach Tyrone Willingham said he would make a decision as to Murchison's future with the team once he collects all the facts.

Former Husky Michael Houston was alleged to have served as a peacemaker in March incident, helping break up the fight. Houston, a transfer running back from Texas, was let go from the team last spring after being arrested for stealing a cab in October.

Murchison was expected to contend for a starting role with the Huskies this season, competing with Matt Mosley and transfer Byron Davenport opposite Roy Lewis.

Murchison transferred to UW from the City College of San Francisco in 2006 but sat out last season while nursing a pre-existing knee injury.

Note --- I have updated this post a couple of times as new information has become available.

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