Jeff Greer

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Two former Trinity High School football stars and current in-state college players were cited for possession of marijuana by University of Louisville police on May 26, according to U of L police uniform citations obtained by The Courier-Journal.

U of L receiver James Quick and University of Kentucky defensive end Jason Hatcher, who both will be sophomores in the fall, were in Quick's apartment on U of L's campus when university police responded to a complaint of marijuana odor in the building.

The officer who wrote the citation noted he found 39.5 grams of marijuana in Quick's possession, plus a digital scale and a marijuana grinder, which prompted Quick's citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Hatcher had 2.5 grams of marijuana in his pocket when police arrived at the apartment, according to the citation.

The report says both Hatcher and Quick were compliant with U of L police officers when they asked to search the apartment. Officers also noted jars in the apartment with marijuana buds and roaches.

Quick and Hatcher, both 19, have court dates set for this summer. Hatcher's is June 23; Quick's is July 7.

Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia are both classified as misdemeanors in Kentucky.

"We are aware of the situation involving James Quick and are very disappointed in his actions," U of L coach Bobby Petrino said in a release through a team spokesman. "We will handle the situation appropriately from within the program."

Kentucky football spokesman Tony Neely said: "We are aware of it and will address it when all the facts have been determined."

The former teammates starred at Trinity, where they won three consecutive state championships. Quick was Kentucky's Mr. Football as a senior, and both played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Hatcher totaled 19 tackles and two sacks in his first season at UK, seeing action in 10 games. Quick played in nine games and caught six passes last year.

Hatcher also was suspended one game last season for a violation of team rules.

Both are expected to play larger roles this fall.

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