Bobby Bowden Makes Statement Regarding Preston Parker

Having been given a plea deal, Preston Parker will be suspended the first two games of the 2008 season, undergo biweekly drug testing, move into Burt Reynold Hall where there is adult supervision, have mandatory study hall and take on FSU-mandated community service above that instructed by the courts.

“Preston made a very serious mistake and there are consequences when one of our boys gets in trouble,” FSU coach Bobby Bowden said. “Preston will have the opportunity to continue as a student and as an athlete at Florida State but he will have to earn that right.”