Miami Hurricanes LB Ramon Buchanan Reinstated To Team Following Arrest, Suspension

Miami's Ramon Buchanan Reinstated By Al Golden After Felony Arrest

Miami starting linebacker Ramon Buchanan, looking all kinds of cuddly here in his official team photo, has been fully reinstated to the Hurricanes by Al Golden, ending his weeks-long suspension following a March arrest. Buchanan was arrested in a Coconut Grove bar on March 18, and charged with two felonies (resisting a police officer with violence, battery on a police officer) and three misdemeanors (resisting a police officer without violence, disorderly conduct, and trespassing), but Golden seems very confident with his decision:

"He’s done everything we’ve asked him to do, both me and the athletic department," Golden said. "Based on my knowledge of the case, and what we know as a university, we feel comfortable reinstating him at this point in time. We’ll reassess as it unveils itself."

SB Nation's Miami blog, The 7th Floor, hears tell that the charges against Buchanan may be reducing in severity, which would go a long way towards explaining why a player is back on the field after being charged with battery of a police officer.

Miami Hurricanes Linebacker Ramon Buchanan Charged With Felony

Welcome to Miami, Al Golden.

Miami, who hasn't had a player arrested since 2007, saw that streak end when starting linebacker Ramon Buchanan was arrested Friday and faces several charges, including felony resisting a police officer with violence.

"We are aware of Ramon's situation and we are disappointed," Golden said in a statement. "This is out of character for a young man who has been a positive influence in our program. He is contrite and apologetic for the situation and is currently taking the appropriate actions towards resolution ."

Buchanan also is accused of three misdemeanors - disorderly conduct, resisting a police officer without violence and trespassing. A court hearing for Buchanan has been scheduled for 9 a.m. April 18th.

Six Miami players were also recently suspended for the season opener against Maryland for undisclosed reasons.

Randy Shannon, who was credited for cleaning up the program during his tenure, was fired in November.

For more on this and other Miami football issues, visit The 7th Floor.