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Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Coleman Thomas arrested on theft charges

By Vinnie Criscenzo

Oct 4, 2014; Knoxville, TN, USA; A general view of Neyland Stadium prior to the game against the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2014; Knoxville, TN, USA; A general view of Neyland Stadium prior to the game against the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Coleman Thomas was arrested on charges of theft on Wednesday and has been removed from all team activities.

On Wednesday, Coleman Thomas, an offensive lineman for the University of Tennessee, was arrested on theft charges, according to the Knoxville News Sentinel via Sports Illustrated.

Thomas reportedly stole three video games and an Xbox gaming console from a fellow student on campus. He has subsequently been removed from all team activities after being arrested.

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"According to an arrest report, the victim reported that on March 13 between 10:55 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., someone entered his room at Reese Hall on the University of Tennessee’s campus and stole his Xbox and three games — Call of Duty Warfare, NBA2K15 and NHL 15.Authorities discovered that the items had been sold later the same day to the Game Stop store at 6731 Clinton Highway. The cost to reimburse Game Stop was $176 according to the arrest report."

Thomas appeared in 11 games with 5 starts this season as a true freshman, helping Tennessee post their best record (7-6) since 2007. He was rated a three star recruit out of Max Meadows, Virginia by Rivals.com for the class of 2014.

Reports are unclear whether Thomas had something against this student, or he just needed some cash quick. Either way, it’s an ultimately idiotic move on Thomas’ part. Thomas has now been kicked off the team and, most likely, the university as well. It would be shocking if they would allow him to come back to the team. Also, even though it is unlikely, Thomas could also be facing some jail time. Realistically, he’ll most likely pay for damages and have to do some serious community service.

In any event, Thomas has royally messed up his college football career, as well as his education. Hopefully he learns from his mistake and another school gives him a second chance.

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