Former University of Kentucky head men's
basketball coach Billy Gillispie has pleaded guilty to a DUI charge.
The Daily Press on Monday revealed that Gillispie, who was arrested for
driving under the influence on August 27 in Lawrenceburg, was given the
maximum penalty allowed for a first-time offender.
As a result, Gillispie will have to fork over a little more than $1,000, see
his license suspended for 30 days and must complete a special drivers'
education program relating to alcohol.
Gillispie's rocky tenure with the Wildcats ended after two years and a 41-27
record along with acrimony over a protracted lawsuit against the university,
accusing it of fraud and breach of contract.
Kentucky finished the 2008-09 season at 22-14 and had its string of 17
straight NCAA Tournament appearances snapped.
Gillispie has racked up a 140-85 record in seven years as a collegiate head
coach. He was 30-32 with one NCAA Tournament berth in two years at UTEP and
70-26 with a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances in three seasons at Texas
A&M.
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