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According to police, Ohio State defensive back Eugene Clifford reportedly punched two bar employees in the face while they were trying to break up a fight, then threatened to get a gun and shoot them.

That led to Clifford's arrest at 1:29 a.m. Friday, July 4, outside a Cincinnati bar. He was arraigned Monday in Hamilton County Court on two misdemeanor charges of assault. Clifford posted a $2,000 bond and a court date was set for July 29.

The 20-year-old played in four games on special teams during his first season in Columbus, but was suspended for the national title game against LSU for what sources said was a failed drug test. The former five-star recruit also was suspended from action during spring practice for reasons the Buckeyes would not disclose.

OSU coach Jim Tressel is aware of Clifford's arrest, but Ohio State spokeswoman Shelly Poe on Monday had no comment on Clifford's status with the team.

There could be news on that today. Attempts to reach Clifford were unsuccessful.

In other news

Indiana University: Quarterback Kellen Lewis was reinstated to the team after being suspended for about four months. The school never explained why Lewis was suspended in March, but coach Bill Lynch said his star player did what was necessary to return to the team.

University of Tennessee: Punter Britton Colquitt will spend 24 hours picking up litter and lose his license for a year after he pleaded guilty to drunken driving. Colquitt, 23, was charged Feb. 17 with DUI and leaving the scene of an accident.