That certainly didn’t take long.
Just an hour or so ago, reports began to surface that starting Texas offensive lineman Kent Perkins had been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated earlier Friday morning. A short time later, head coach Charlie Strong issued a statement expressing his disappointment in the situation.
Yet to be determined? What if any punitive actions will be taken by Strong.
We are aware of the situation involving Kent Perkins and gathering facts at this time. We’re disappointed in his actions and take a strong stance against drinking and driving. When you get behind the wheel after drinking, you not only risk your life, but the lives of others, and that’s something you just can’t do. We will make sure that Kent learns from this and handle any punishment once we have more information.
Perkins has started 26 games during his Longhorns career, making him the most experienced lineman on the roster.