TUSCALOOSA — Alabama senior cornerback Simeon Castille pleaded not guilty Monday to a disorderly conduct charge stemming from his arrest earlier this month.
Castille was not present at Tuscaloosa municipal court for the plea, which was entered by his attorney. His court date was set for Sept. 26.
Castille spoke to reporters on Monday, but addressed his legal problems only in passing.
"I've already put all of it behind me," Castille said, "and I think it would help a lot of other people to put it behind them, also."
Castille was arrested in the early morning hours of Aug. 19 in a popular entertainment district near campus. According to a Tuscaloosa Police Department incident report, he was shouting profanities at an SUV that contained at least two teammates, including starting center Antoine Caldwell.
Thinking a fight was eminent, police arrested Castille. He was released from jail little more than two hours later on $500 bond.
Coach Nick Saban said this past week that Castille would be disciplined for his arrest, but did not elaborate on any punishment he might be given. Castille is expected to start the Crimson Tide's season-opener Saturday night against Western Carolina.
Castille was an All-Southeastern Conference selection this past season, when he led the Crimson Tide with six interceptions and also totaled 71 tackles. He was named to various preseason All-SEC and All-America teams this fall.
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