Off-field problems persist for Michigan State football team

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Former Michigan State running back Glenn Winston has been sentenced to 180 days in jail and a year of probation for his role in a Nov. 22 fight with members of a campus fraternity.

The sentence handed down Monday for assault and battery and conspiracy to commit assault will allow Winston to be released to attend school.

Winston is one of 11 current or former Spartan football players to plead guilty to misdemeanor charges in connection with the on-campus fight. Ten have been sentenced.
Receiver Myles White was sentenced Monday to 18 months probation and 150 hours of community service for assault.

Five players were sentenced Friday. Former safety Roderick Jenrette received 90 days in jail for aggravated assault and assault; receiver Fred Smith was sentenced to four days in jail, probation and community service for conspiracy to commit assault; defensive back Chris L. Rucker and offensive lineman J’Michael Deane were sentenced to 12 months probation and 150 hours of community service for assault; former defensive end Jamiihr Williams was sentenced to 18 months probation and 150 hours of community service for assault.