Nevada player arrested for shoplifting

HONOLULU (AP) — A Nevada linebacker who did not play in the Hawaii Bowl after he was dismissed by the team had been arrested days earlier on suspicion of shoplifting.

Honolulu police say Andre Davis was detained this week by security at a Waikiki store before he was turned over to authorities.

Nevada coach Chris Ault said Wednesday that Davis had been dismissed from the program for violating team and athletic department policy although he did not disclose the exact violation.

Davis apologized to his team and family in an interview with Hawaii’s KGMB-KHNL news station Wednesday after posting bail. He is expected to be arraigned in January, and his attorney says he doesn’t plan to fight any charges.

SMU went beat Nevada 45-10 in Thursday’s game.

Gator Bowl

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gator Bowl officials are making sure Bobby Bowden’s former Florida State players can see his final game.

The Gator Bowl Association and the host city of Jacksonville have made complimentary tickets available to former Seminoles who played for Bowden. As of Wednesday, more than 300 had registered for the tickets.

Former safety Bill Ragans says he’s grateful for the chance to go to the game. He says it’s “a piece of history you want to be part of.”

The game sold out in two hours.