Reports are that Blaine Dalton was pulled over for drunk driving last night and the Mizzou coaching staff decided they had enough with Dalton's misconduct.
Here is the official release from the athletic department.
"Columbia, Mo. – University of Missouri Head Football Coach Gary Pinkel has dismissed freshman quarterback Blaine Dalton from the Tiger football program, effective immediately, due to a violation of team conduct policies.
No further comment will be made regarding the dismissal.
Mizzou opens the 2009 season on Sept. 5th in St. Louis, Mo. against Illinois at the Edward Jones Dome."