It was thought earlier in the week that the legal situation surrounding Chris Rainey would be clarified Friday.
Well, today is Friday and, unfortunately for the Florida wide receiver, there will be no clarification until after the weekend.
According to the Palm Beach Post, Rainey’s expected to learn Monday whether his aggravated stalking charge -- or “misspoken text” in lawyer speak -- will be reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor, or even possibly dismissed. The prosecutor in the case told the Post that a decision on how to proceed will be made at that time.
Rainey has been “nowhere near the team” since his arrest Sept. 14, although teammate Mike Pouncey spoke with certainty a couple days ago that the receiver "[will] be back.” Head coach Urban Meyer refused to say one way or the other whether what happens Monday will ultimately decide Rainey’s future with the program.
“I’m not even thinking about that,” Meyer said. “I’m letting everything be handled. At some point we’ll have to address it. That point’s not now.”
