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Nick MarshallThe Southeastern Conference media days event begins today in Hoover, Ala., and there is already a change in plans.
Auburn senior quarterback Nick Marshall, who was cited Friday for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana in Reynolds, Ga., is no longer one of the three players who will be representing the Tigers. Coach Gus Malzahn on Sunday night replaced Marshall with senior tight end C.J. Uzomah.
The other Auburn player representatives are center Reese Dismukes and defensive lineman Gabe Wright. Marshall threw for 1,976 yards and 14 touchdowns last season, and he rushed for 1,068 yards on an offense that led the nation with 328.3 rushing yards a game.
“He was very regretful,” Reynolds police chief Lonnie Holder said in an interview with WRBL-TV in Columbus. “He was very respectful. He was very apologetic. He seemed like he was disappointed in himself. He did get a little teary eyed as we had the conversation.