Maybe there’s something in the water in Eugene that is toxic to University of Oregon running backs.
Because for the second time in five months, a Ducks running back is in major trouble.
LaMichael James, the Pac-10's offensive freshman player of the year, was arrested on charges of alleged domestic violence and remained in jail as of Wednesday afternoon.
James was reportedly booked at 3 a.m. local time by Springfield, Ore., police Wednesday on charges of strangulation, assault and menacing.
The Texarkana, Texas, native became a starter for the Ducks after LaGarrette Blount was famously suspended for punching a Boise State player after a season-opening loss.
James’ season took off immediately, as he led the Pac-10 champions with 1,546 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. He averaged 118.9 yards a game and was named to the All-Pac-10 second team while finishing second in the conference in rushing yards to Stanford's Toby Gerhart.
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