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Drop the chalupa

Kansas DE suspended after altercation at Taco Bell

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Posted: Saturday November 20, 1999 02:27 PM

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - A 270-pound University of Kansas football player got stuck in the drive-thru window of a Taco Bell when he tried to charge employees who left the chalupa out of his order, authorities said.
 
Dion Rayford, a 6-foot-3 senior defensive end, was suspended for the game Saturday against Iowa State, the last game of his college career. He was released on his own recognizance after appearing in court Wednesday on charges of disorderly conduct, having an open container of alcohol and misdemeanor damage to property.
 
An innocent plea was entered for Rayford, who had started all 11 games this season.
 
Rayford, 24, allegedly became angry about 2 a.m. Wednesday when he didn't get the chalupa.
 
He tried to climb through the 14-by-46-inch drive-thru window, said Lawrence police Sgt. George Wheeler. But the window couldn't support Rayford and broke, Wheeler said. Rayford was stuck hanging halfway.
 
"When you take a big guy and put him through a small space, something's got to give," Wheeler said.
The night manager, Tiffany Holly, and three other employees locked themselves into an office, said restaurant manager Tito Lopez.
 
None of the employees were injured.

"I'm disappointed for the young man, and frustrated as a coach to be put in the position to suspend someone from the final game of their career," said Kansas coach Terry Allen. "But we can't tolerate that type of behavior in our program."

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