I guess if I want to post the good, I have to post the bad.... Sports | Opelika-Auburn News Auburn running back Eric Smith was arrested for misdemeanor disorderly conduct early this morning after a parking-lot dispute at a local hotel. Smith, 19, was arrested at 1:42 a.m. outside the Lexington Hotel, which is located on College Street a few miles South of Toomer’s Corner, and transported to the Lee County Detention Center, Auburn police Capt. Tom Stofer said. Smith was sober and did not resist arrest, according to a redacted report obtained by the Opelika-Auburn News. Another Auburn student, Rico Bobbins, 20, was arrested for public drunkness at the hotel 26 minutes before Smith’s arrest. Smith, a bulky tailback, saw playing time in all 12 games last season as a freshman, but ran for just 83 yards. A Tampa native, Smith is poised to see a significant increase in playing time, as he’s been battling Onterio McCalebb, Mario Fannin and Dontae Aycock for the second running back slot behind starter Ben Tate. Auburn coach Gene Chizik will meet with reporters after this afternoon’s practice.
