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‘You don't stop being supportive when there is a bump in the road'
Town and family stand behind player
Through the good headlines and the bad, Jenna Plumley's relatives and hometown say they suppo

By Bryan Painter

Published: July 19, 2008

RED ROCK — A 2007-08 University of Oklahoma women's basketball poster schedule is taped to the glass entrance of the central administration office at Frontier School.

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Jenna Plumley: From their perspective

Jul 18Family and friends react to Jenna Plumley's suspension...

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Suspension: Jenna Plumley was suspended on Thursday from the Oklahoma women's basketball team for the upcoming season by head coach Sherri Coale. The coach said in a statement that during a meeting within the past two weeks a plan was outlined to address concerns with Plumley. Coale added that the expectations were not met.

Arrest: Plumley was arrested Monday in Norman on a petty larceny complaint, accused of trying to take four cosmetics items valued at $34.65 from Walmart in Norman.

Scholarship: Plumley will retain her scholarship and can return to the team during the 2009-2010 season.

"Everybody has their downfall, and we all make mistakes. It's just a part of life we have to get through.”

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