FAMU's Gillespie placed on leave after arrest

Tallahassee, FL - Florida A&M men's basketball coach Mike Gillespie Sr. has been placed on paid administrative leave by the school following his arrest last week.According to the Tallahassee Democrat, Gillespie was arrested last Friday on a misdemeanor stalking charge. The paper said he was released on $1,000 bail later that evening provided that he wears a tracking device and avoids the woman who filed a complaint.'Coach Gillespie has been placed on paid administrative leave until such time that the pending criminal charges have been resolved,' said FAMU athletic director Nelson Townsend in a release Wednesday morning.Gillespie just completed his sixth season with the school and guided the Rattlers to a record of 21-14 with a MEAC championship last season. FAMU played the opening round game of the NCAA Tournament and dropped a 77-69 decision to Niagara.© 2007 The Sports Network

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