LEXINGTON, Ky. — Arson charges against two Kentucky football players were dismissed Wednesday on the recommendation of prosecutors.

        Three players, all freshman who were redshirted last season, were charged with first-degree arson after a Dec. 11 fire in the Kirwin I dormitory that damaged a bulletin board but did not cause injury.

        Charges against defensive lineman Ben Scott, 19, and offensive lineman Jeremy Darveau, 20, were dropped Wednesday. Mr. Scott did, however, plead guilty to possession of alcohol and paid a fine.

        The third player, defensive back Brett Hamblen, 19, waived a preliminary hearing during a court appearance Wednesday, sending the case against him to a Fayette County grand jury. He pleaded innocent to the arson charge on Dec. 13.

        Mr. Scott and Mr. Hamblen, who both played at Highlands High School in Fort Thomas, withdrew from school earlier this month.

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