04/07/2025
University of Central Oklahoma's head football coach has been arrested for DUI.
WHO: Adam Dorrel
WHAT THE ARREST REPORT SAYS;
-April 3rd around 5 PM, an officer pulled over Dorrel for driving erratically and hitting a curb.
-It says he had slurred speech, was unsteady on his feet, smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot, watery eyes, was lethargic and didn't know his address.
-It says he first denied drinking, then said he'd had 2 whiskeys.
-It says officers found a mug containing whiskey in Dorrel's vehicle.
UCO STATEMENT:
-"We are evaluating options to hold Coach Dorrel accountable for his actions.
-His actions are not consistent with the standards and expectations we have for members of the Bronco community.
-He has expressed regret and is taking responsibility for his actions and we are assisting him with getting the help he needs.
-For the time being, Associate head coach James Curlee will lead the football program."
-This is an arrest, not a conviction.
-Here's a previous story about his coaching success.
https://www.news9.com/story/673acb2c7dc74a331a701278/uco-road-to-division-ii-title
