Bob Huggins of West Virginia arrested. Here's why

West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins, who recently faced a suspension for making derogatory remarks, has now been arrested under suspicion of drunk driving. The 69-year-old coach was pulled over by Pittsburgh police on Friday night and charged with driving under the influence. He was subsequently released and is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing at a later date.

During the traffic stop, an officer discovered empty beer containers both inside the vehicle and in the trunk. Huggins claimed to have attended a basketball camp with his brother in Ohio but failed to respond when asked about the city he was in.

This is not the first time Huggins has faced such charges. He was previously arrested in 2004 while serving as the head coach at Cincinnati. Following that incident, he pleaded no contest and attended a three-day intervention program.


The recent arrest comes shortly after Huggins received disciplinary action from West Virginia University. He was suspended for three games, had his salary reduced by $1 million, and was required to undergo sensitivity training for using an anti-gay slur and disparaging Catholics during a radio interview with a Cincinnati station.

The athletic department at West Virginia University issued a statement acknowledging the incident and mentioned that they are currently gathering more information before taking appropriate action. Meanwhile, Huggins' coaching career has been marked by ups and downs, including his dismissal from Cincinnati in 2005 due to a power struggle and the aftermath of his 2004 arrest.

Huggins, an alumnus of West Virginia University, had considered coaching his dream job when he took on the role at his alma mater in 2007. However, these recent events have put his future and reputation at stake once again.

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Q1. Who is Bob Huggins?
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A2. Bob Huggins was arrested in 2004.