Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia picked up a road win at Tennessee on Saturday, but the afternoon took a turn for his family.
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Diego's older brother, Javier Pavia, was arrested during the game at Neyland Stadium, marking his second arrest of the season while attending a Commodores matchup.
According to a police report obtained by Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel, event staff spoke with Javier several times about blocking the view of nearby spectators. A University of Tennessee police officer eventually stepped in after seeing Javier arguing with stadium staff.
The officer wrote that Javier was slurring his speech, unsteady on his feet and "extremely verbally combative with event staff and myself."
The issue reportedly began when Javier held up a flag that obstructed the view of other fans.
WATE's Sam Granville noted that multiple members of the Pavia family were warned about leaning over the front row rail, with Javier and another brother insisting the SEC has the same rules in every stadium.
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One video circulating online showed Javier in a heated exchange with a Tennessee staffer. Other clips showed police escorting him out of the stadium.
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This is not the first incident involving the family this season. Javier, 25, and his older brother Roel were both arrested earlier this year during Vanderbilt's win over Charleston Southern.
Police said Javier was belligerent and throwing food at other fans. Roel allegedly shoved an officer who attempted to detain Javier, then fled before being tracked down. Both were charged with public intoxication and resisting arrest.
On the field, Diego Pavia went 18-for-28 for 268 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in Vanderbilt's 45-24 win over the Vols.
The quarterback's family has drawn plenty of attention this season, though not always for reasons that make the highlight reel.
