Oklahoma cornerback Jordan Thomas failed to appear for a scheduled court appearance for a speeding violation, and for that he was arrested Saturday night. He remained in jail Sunday morning, according to a report from Tulsa World.
Thomas was given a speeding ticket on July 24 after being caught speeding 94 miles per hour in a 75 MPH zone. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol gave Thomas a ticket, with the payment due on August 5. His license was also suspended on October 1 after no payment for the ticket was received. The bench warrant for his arrest due to failure to appear for the violation was issued on November 19. The unpaid fine continued to escalate in price, reaching a reported $321.50.
With Oklahoma preparing for Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff, this is certainly not a welcomed distraction for Bob Stoops and the rest of the program. This is not even the first time Thomas has been a distraction off the field this season. Thomas had previously been suspended twice for unspecified violations of team rules. He missed playing time in two September games.
Thomas was second on the Oklahoma defense this season with five interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown. Thomas also notched 44 tackles and broke up four passes for the Oklahoma defense. His status with the team now remains unknown.
The takeaway here? First, don’t speed. Second, if you do speed and get caught, pay your ticket. It is a whole lot easier that way.