Columbus Aviators lose after coach Ted Ginn Jr's DWI arrest
The Columbus Aviators lost to the Dallas Renegades after coach Ted Ginn Jr. was charged with driving while intoxicated.
In the wake of a temporary head coaching change, the Columbus Aviators (0-3) failed to take advantage of an early lead and lost 28-23 on the road to the Dallas Renegades (3-0) April 12. A day before the game, Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr . was charged with driving while intoxicated in Tarrant County, Texas, according to multiple reports.
Though Ginn Jr. was reportedly released on bond, Aviators' offensive coordinator Todd Haley stepped in to take on head coaching duties for the game. The Renegades entered Week 3 undefeated with the most passing yards and touchdowns in the UFL, but also the most points allowed.
Despite outgaining the Renegades in yards 288 to 225, turnovers killed the Aviators' momentum while the Renegades went turnover-free. After not having a lead at any point during their 44-26 loss to the D. C.
Defenders, the Aviators' offense took advantage early. Quarterback Jalen McClendon led an eight-play, 60-yard drive and picked up an 8-yard touchdown pass to former Penn State running back John Lovett, who broke a couple of tackles with consecutive spin moves for the score. On the first Renegades offensive drive, former Kent State cornerback DJ Miller broke up a pass from quarterback Austin Reed.