2 Penn State players face alcohol charges

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - July 30, 2009 State College police charged senior Ako Poti with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence in connection with a July 17 traffic stop. The 22-year-old Poti also faces a summary violation of disregarding a traffic lane.

Poti sat out last season as a redshirt and saw little playing time in 2007. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 2.

Incoming freshman linebacker Glenn Carson was cited Wednesday by university police for public drunkeness and underage drinking in connection with a July 25 incident.

Last week reserve receiver James McDonald was kicked off the team following a DUI charge.

Preseason practice begins Aug. 10.

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