With a few classes and good behavior, UVA quarterback Peter Lalich will be able to get rid of an underage possession of alcohol misdemeanor charge, according to a report from AM radio station 1070 WINA. The 20-year-old sophomore was in court Monday, where he was ordered to take an alcohol education course and display good behavior for a year, upon which the charge will be dismissed. According to court records, the charge was filed July 14.
Most pundits project Lalich as the starting quarterback, though Head Coach Al Groh says that Lalich is still competing with senior Scott Deke and sophomore Marc Verica. One of the bunch will replace last year’s starter, Jameel Sewell, who received a one-year academic suspension from the school last winter. Lalich saw the most action last year as back-up, taking the field for eight games last season and putting up 321 yards and two touchdowns while completing 35 of 61 pass attempts.
Most Wahoos on TheSabre.com don’t seem too troubled by the actions of the highly touted recruit, taking a “boys will be boys” attitude. “[W]ho cares?! pete and the majority of the out-going student body are drinking underage in charlottesville and every other college town in America,” writes recruitdc. BluesHoo, however, pointed to UVA’s rival in Blacksburg: “Perhaps the ABC agent was a hokie or is that too much to expect from a vpi grad.”