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Two Virginia Tech football players have been charged with setting off an explosive device near a Blacksburg apartment on Sunday night. (WDBJ7 / December 3, 2012) |
From the Associated Press
Virginia Tech spokesman Bryan Johnston says that under university policy, players facing felony charges are suspended until charges are resolved. A preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 24. The Hokies play Rutgers in the Russell Athletic Bowl on Dec. 28.
James Turk, the players' attorney, said they were playing a prank on a friend and meant no harm.
Rody is a scout team quarterback, while Trimble is a reserve linebacker and special teams player. Both are redshirt freshmen from Ashburn.
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Two Virginia Tech football players have been charged with setting off an explosive device near a Blacksburg apartment.
20-year-old Joshua Trimble and 19-year-old Brian Rody both were arrested. Trimble and Rody are members of the Virginia Tech football team.
Police say Trimble and Rody set off an explosive device in the 1600 block of Patrick Henry Drive around 8:30 p.m. Sunday evening. They were arrested and given a $2,500 secured bond.
No one was hurt in the explosion.
On Virginia Tech's athletic website, Trimble is listed as a redshirt freshman linebacker from Ashburn. He played in 11 games this season.
Rody is listed as a redshirt freshman quarterback from Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn.
Virginia Tech (6-6, 4-4 ACC) was selected Sunday night to play Rutgers in the Russell Athletic Bowl on Dec. 28 in Orlando.
