Michigan Daily: Article by Ian Robinson

Grady learns lesson, leads by example

By Ian Robinson
Daily Sports Editor

Running out of the Michigan Stadium tunnel and touching the banner before a home game is exhilarating for anybody who has the opportunity.

"You can't really compare it to anything," redshirt junior running back Kevin Grady said.

But at one point this summer, it seemed doubtful that Grady would get the chance to experience that thrill again.

On July 2, near his hometown of Grand Rapids, he was cited for driving under the influence with a blood alcohol level of 0.281, more than three times the legal limit. First-year Michigan coach Rich Rodgriguez suspended Grady from the team.

In August, Grady pled guilty to a misdemeanor drunken-driving charge, which carries a fine of $3,920, one year of probation and the option of community service or jail time.

But even after the legal situation had been resolved, Grady's status with the team remained uncertain. At one point, it wasn't clear whether Grady would be back on the team. But he did what Rodriguez asked of him, and earned his spot back.

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