OU quarterback Thompson arrested for DUI

<br>NORMAN, Okla. (AP) _ University of Oklahoma backup quarterback Paul Thompson has been arrested in Norman on a driving under the influence complaint, according to a police report. <br><br>Thompson,

Monday, May 3rd 2004, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) _ University of Oklahoma backup quarterback Paul Thompson has been arrested in Norman on a driving under the influence complaint, according to a police report.

Thompson, 20, was arrested at 1:20 AM Sunday after running a red light, the report said. He was later released on $1,000 bond.

Kenny Mossman, director of OU athletic media relations, said Thompson's arrest would be handled internally.

``Those issues are always the same for us,'' he said. ``It's handled within the framework of the team and coaching staff.''

Mossman did not say whether disciplinary action would be taken against Thompson, a junior from Leander, Tex.

Thompson recently completed spring practice as the No. 2 quarterback on the depth chart behind Heisman Trophy winner Jason White.

As a backup the last two seasons, Thompson completed 31 of 47 passes for 319 yards.

With White sitting out of the annual Red-White spring game, Thompson completed 21 of 30 passes for 311 yards.