Little fields questions -- only about football

MACOMB, Ill. -- Leonard Little's first interview session since his arrest for drunken driving in April shed no light on the legal troubles he faces, or much of anything else.

The St. Louis Rams' defensive end is talking once a week during training camp, and the ground rules restrict the questioning to football. Thus, Friday's session was short and sweet.

"I don't think it's a good idea to talk about cases when they're pending," said Scott Rosenblum, Little's attorney.

The only time Little came close to discussing his predicament was when he was asked about being in training camp with his teammates.

"It's great," Little said. "Everyone on this team is friends. It's great being back with my teammates and going out there playing and running around a little bit."

Little was indicted in June on charges of persistent drunken driving stemming from an arrest on April 24 that marred the Rams' draft day. He pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in an alcohol-related traffic accident that killed a St. Louis County woman in 1998.

Little has pleaded innocent in his latest case. The next court date is Oct. 12, where Rosenblum said "various motions" will be heard.

"He has our complete support, but we're here to play football," fellow defensive lineman Tyoka Jackson said.