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Columbus Aviators Coach Ted Ginn Jr. Charged With DWI in Texas

The UFL reassigned game-day duties to offensive coordinator Todd Haley pending review.

Overview

  • Ginn, who was stopped at 12:58 a.m. Saturday in Euless for traffic violations, was arrested on a DWI charge, booked in Tarrant County, and released on a $1,000 bond.
  • Following Saturday's arrest, the UFL said he will not coach Sunday and named offensive coordinator Todd Haley to lead the Aviators against the Dallas Renegades in Frisco.
  • Police said the stop occurred at 100 West Euless Boulevard after a wide right turn and a missed yield, which led to a field sobriety test.
  • Ginn posted a statement on X taking responsibility for the incident and saying he is committed to learning from it.
  • The league said it is gathering information, with court proceedings and any discipline still to come.