Boise State junior linebacker Tyson Maeva was sent home from Dallas two days prior to the First Responder Bowl for allegedly smoking marijuana in his hotel room, multiple sources told the Idaho Statesman.
There was no formal statement regarding his being sent home Dec. 24, though a team spokesman confirmed his departure for a “violation of team standards.”
Marijuana possession in Texas is a misdemeanor. For less than 2 ounces, the punishment is up to a $2,000 fine and up to 180 days in jail. It’s unclear whether Maeva was cited.
Maeva tweeted Jan.