Clemson cornerback charged with marijuana possession

SENECA, S.C. - Clemson starting cornerback Duane Coleman was charged with simple possession of marijuana following a traffic stop.<br> <br> The 23-year-old Coleman, of Naples, Fla., was arrested Wednesday afternoon when a small amount of marijuana was found in his car, Seneca police said in a news release. He was held overnight at the Oconee County jail and was released Thursday on a personal recognizance bond.<br> <br> Coleman was stopped for failing to use a turn signal and the arresting officer smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle, police said.<br> <br> Seneca is about 7 miles from Clemson&#39;s campus.<br> <br> Clemson plays Kentucky in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., on Dec. 29. Coleman emerged as one of the Tigers&#39; defensive leaders after moving from tailback midway through his junior season, and was fourth on the team this year with 81 tackles.<br> <br> ``Any suspension or discipline in this matter will be determined after I have reviewed the facts and met with Duane,&#39;&#39; Clemson coach Tommy Bowden told The Greenville News.<br> <br> Coleman was scheduled to graduate Thursday.<br> <br> A message left with Clemson athletic spokesman Tim Bourret was not immediately returned.