Cops: Gator barked at cop dog, jailed

Published Jul. 21, 2013 1:00 a.m. ET

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Florida football players and arrests have been all too common. However, there is nothing ordinary about the reason linebacker Antonio Morrison was busted.

Gatorcountry.com reports that the soon-to-be sophomore was arrested Sunday after allegedly barking at a police dog. Yes, you read that correctly: barking at a police dog.

Believe this: CHARGE NUMBER: 1

VIOLATION CODE: 843.19.4

VIOLATION DESCRIPTION: PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES: HARASS TEASE INTERFERE POLICE FIRE SAR ANIMAL

This is the same Morrison who was arrested earlier this offseason and charged with simple battery after police allege he assaulted a bouncer at a hookah lounge.

According to Gator Country, Morrison received deferred prosecution for that incident, requiring him to pay $100 to the state for court costs, make a $150 donation to CDS Family & Behavioral Services, complete 12 hours of community service, complete a Florida drug and alcohol education program, attend an anger management program, and participate in two hour ride-alongs with UF police.

As you would expect, the incidents earned Morrison a prime slot in coach Will Muschamp's doghouse ... sorry. After Sunday's news, Muschamp announced Morrison is suspended for the team's first two games.

The good news: The charges were dropped.

Alabama beat reporter Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News tried to offer some possible reasons for the alleged crime.

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