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By JimmyG

February 26, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this

I find it interesting that two of the others were also athletes at UGA, but the paper made no mention of that. Is it lack of knowledge/reporting or did they just single out the football player? Tal and Rob are both golfers at UGA, Tal has since been removed from the roster. Why did the headline not read “Two UGA golfers arrested?” The media very easily could have hidden this situation the way they did with the golfers, oh well. They are all freshman doing what every other college freshman do and what we all did. I have no problem with the suspension, but all of the other Techies and such will come down on this one. We will hear the jailbird comments like we usually do. Chip here is an interesting blog topic for the Tech fans that are going to comment on this “How did AT Barnes qualify at Tech”. Now to what is important a win at Kentucky and the Dawgs are in.

By dawgfatha

February 26, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

C’mon Chip, the biggest week basketball week in recent memory and this is how you lead off Monday? And you wonder why the AJC gets a bad rap from Dawg fans …

By dawgfatha

February 26, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

C’mon Chip, the biggest week basketball week in recent memory and this is how you lead off Monday? And you wonder why the AJC gets a bad rap from Dawg fans …

By Wozzo the Wonder Dog

February 26, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this

I guess we should keep scheduling a weaker opening opponent to absorb the personnel losses due to discipline problems in the off-season.

Is anyone questioning why Akeem is partying with a bunch of golfers? I assume because they were buying.

By mcdawg

February 26, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

i don’t get it-we drank our faces off 3-4 nights per week for 4 years and not once did i or anyone else i know get arrested for anything alcohol related-is athens a police state now or do athletes just stand out

By JimmyG

February 26, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this

Most of the athletes and just about all of the younger ones live together at East Campus Village, so I am sure they know each other pretty well. There is nothing out weird about any athletes hanging out together golfers, football players, softball girls, if you have ever played a college sport then you know you have a comfort zone with other people in a similar situation to you, and I would assume thats why they were together. Why no love for the DAWGS as far as the tournament goes, just look at the conference record in the RPI’s top ranked conference.

By gdawginkalamazoo

February 26, 2007 4:30 PM | Link to this

Damn Hebron. I was looking forward to watching you play this season. From your Army All Star game it appeared that you have a ton of talent. This is strike one which you have to deal with. Strike two gets harder. Strike three and you have wasted your career for a few beers or what not.

Chip it should count against him on the depth chart (as much as I hate to say that because the kid will be a great one). It is not fair to the kids doing the right thing to get held back.

Not a blackeye to the football team. These things happen and we have been fortunate that this is the only one so far this off season. I think he made a mistake that he regrets.

Chip, I don’t understand how I could have stumbled around Athens in a drunken stupor for four solid years and never once did I talk to a police officer much less get arrested.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

February 26, 2007 4:36 PM | Link to this

ABSURD! Excuse me, has this kid been on a rampage? bar fighting? In H.S. how many times was he thrown in jail? Who’s the mastermine behind these hangings? They weren’t charged with drinking but it was wrong to have it but pleaseee, give me a break. You treat him like others, warn him, probation and send him back to class. BTW, isn’t he making his grades? There are a lot of students on campus that have never and will never take a drink more power to them but I wonder what type of punishment they would give out to Hebron?

By rico

February 26, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

Akeem made a mistake. One that many college kids do. However, He is a football player and as such should understand that the public will hold him to a different standard fair or unfair as it may be. As for those golfers,let Jimmy G’s comment be an example of my point. Apparently there was no mention of these guys although they are every bit as guilty as Akeem. There is a emphasis on sports/legal stories nowadays. All athletes must have a healthy paranoia about public partying and such. You may be the same age as your peers and you may live 90% of your life like the rest,but your athleticism sets you apart from most. Be keenly aware of your future and the people, places and things that can and WILL undermine it. Akeem as a football player on the greatest football team in the nation (my not so humble opinion)you will hear and see and feel the love of the GA fans,but that comes with a responsibility to those same fans. DO NOT embarrass your school, DO NOT embarrass yourself and above all NEVER embarrass your family name. I’ve been following Akeem for two years now (all the way from Massachusetts) Realize that people you don’t even know,are watching you. Learn from this though and move on. To be a Georgia Bulldog is a great thing. Be humble. Week 3 you can show out and crush people . GAME DAY that is.

By JB

February 26, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

most of you were 18-19 once. drinking for most college kids is as common as eating. I would bet 75 % of UGA players and yes GADS…TECH players drink regularly. Some are smart and put themselves in a postion not to get caught. Out in a bar or public is not smart.

By pj

February 26, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

In my job, I have to interview alot of college kids, and it is a rare, rare occurance that I find one who doesn’t drink - at least at little - before their 21st birthday. I have to council them on being smart and safe about it, but there is no way that I, or anyone else is going to stop the behavior totally. I feel bad that Akeem was dumb enough to get caught, and hopefully his teammates - most of which ARE underage, will learn and keep their partying discreet and safe.

If he gets knocked down the rotation and loses his first 2 games… well, it’s indefensible and he deserves what he gets. Sad, but true.

By rico

February 26, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

Akeem made a mistake. One that many college kids do. However, He is a football player and as such should understand that the public will hold him to a different standard fair or unfair as it may be. As for those golfers,let Jimmy G’s comment be an example of my point. Apparently there was no mention of these guys although they are every bit as guilty as Akeem. There is a emphasis on sports/legal stories nowadays. All athletes must have a healthy paranoia about public partying and such. You may be the same age as your peers and you may live 90% of your life like the rest,but your athleticism sets you apart from most. Be keenly aware of your future and the people, places and things that can and WILL undermine it. Akeem as a football player on the greatest football team in the nation (my not so humble opinion)you will hear and see and feel the love of the GA fans,but that comes with a responsibility to those same fans. DO NOT embarrass your school, DO NOT embarrass yourself and above all NEVER embarrass your family name. I’ve been following Akeem for two years now (all the way from Massachusetts) Realize that people you don’t even know,are watching you. Learn from this though and move on. To be a Georgia Bulldog is a great thing. Be humble. Week 3 you can show out and crush people . GAME DAY that is.

By Chip Towers

February 26, 2007 5:09 PM | Link to this

Jimmy G, To be honest, we didn’t know the guys Hebron was with were golfers in our initial report. You have to understand, none of these police reports list the offenders as UGA “football player” or “golfer.” You wouldn’t even notice them on the daily jail log unless you know their names. Obviously these guys aren’t top-notch golfers because the team is competing in Puerto Rico as we speak… . Dawgfatha, what a pleasant surprise you are! Most of the time I get bashed on here for talking about the basketball team. Of course, we’ll be doing tons of things on basketball, both Georgia and otherwise, from this week on. But I always try to slip in some football as often as possible, especially when it’s as topical as it is today with the report of an arrest… . As always, keep offering up your blog topics.

By baloney

February 26, 2007 5:16 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe Chip turned this into a racial issue by referring to the “Black eye” at UGA.

By Chip Towers

February 26, 2007 5:27 PM | Link to this

In case youo missed it, UGA issued the following statement about 4:15 p.m.:

UGA Linebacker Suspended

For Immediate Release Feb. 26, 2007

ATHENS------- University of Georgia freshman linebacker Akeem Hebron has been suspended for the first two games of the 2007 season as a result of his arrest early Sunday morning on charges of underage possession of alcohol.
UGA head coach Mark Richt said Hebron will also have internal discipline and community service work imposed in addition to the two-game suspension.
“We regard this as a serious matter,” said Richt.  “There are team rules as well as civil laws that have to be adhered to.  Akeem will have to pay a price and hopefully he has learned a lesson that will serve him not only during his college career but also for the rest of his life.”

By Chip Towers

February 26, 2007 5:34 PM | Link to this

That last attempt, copying a word document file and pasteing it in, did not work too well. I’ll try this:

UGA Linebacker Suspended

For Immediate Release Feb. 26, 2007

ATHENS------- University of Georgia freshman linebacker Akeem Hebron has been suspended for the

first two games of the 2007 season as a result of his arrest early Sunday morning on charges of underage possession of alcohol. UGA head coach Mark Richt said Hebron will also have internal discipline and community service work imposed in addition to the two-game suspension. “We regard this as a serious matter,” said Richt. “There are team rules as well as civil laws that have to be adhered to. Akeem will have to pay a price and hopefully he has learned a lesson that will serve him not only during his college career but also for the rest of his life.”

By JimmyG

February 26, 2007 5:36 PM | Link to this

Yeah the Puerto Rico classic hosted by Purdue and head Coach Devin Brouse. I played in it once, anyway my point wasn’t to argue your knowledge of UGA athletics I know you do it for a living, but I would consider my self very informed about it as well. Rob was one of the most recruited golfers in the country his senior season, as was Akeem. They are the same age and both compete at the same school. My point was that it is simply not fair to point out the football player. More research should have been done before that was posted for Hebron’s sake. Two All-Americans that are the same age at the same school and one is singled out, not fair. I’m guessing the reason Tal was removed from the roster is the fact he wasn’t good, and his dad played at UGA. He was not good enough to play at that level so he was taken off the team for this, now thats not fair to him that Rob wasn’t. Anyway, anybody who has experienced College Athletics we know it is very political and some athletes stand out more than others even if they are not as good at their sport as the other may be. To be honest there is really no reason for this to even be a story. From now on every UGA student that is arrested needs to be posted on the AJC that is only fair. Now will somebody please talk about Basketball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Ramble ON!

February 26, 2007 5:46 PM | Link to this

That is crazy. The campus police would/should have poured his drink out and gave him a warning. Oh well.

By 74 Dawg

February 26, 2007 5:59 PM | Link to this

that’s exactly what they did to me . In fact, back then if you were really drunk, they would drive you to your dorm. this is just p.c. gone wild.

By RxDawg

February 26, 2007 6:02 PM | Link to this

No it wont, its for one game!

By P-Dawg in Tulsa

February 26, 2007 6:04 PM | Link to this

These kids make mistakes and they must pay a penalty and hopefully learn. Yes, when I was in school I drank more than I should while underage. I saw cops, but I never was even approached by one. I wish Akeem all the best and I hope he has learned his lesson. HE IS A FOOTBALL PLAYER, WHO IF HE BEHAVES FOR 2 OR 3 YEARS COULD BE MAKING MILLIONS IN THE NFL. MILLIONS AKEEM!!

By P-Dawg in Tulsa

February 26, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

I almost hate to say it, but I wonder if Adams has influenced the campus police to be more aggressive with the student body with regards to alcohol. Non of my friends went to jail except for DUI during the early 90’s. Charges like this were unheard of in my circle.

By GREG

February 26, 2007 6:30 PM | Link to this

WAS HE DRANKING THE BEER OR WHAT?I HOPE HE GETS TO PLY BALL!

By IraqDawg

February 26, 2007 6:39 PM | Link to this

Are you kidding me?! Wow, a college freshman drinking. Was he waving a gun and trying to get in a fight. Was he setting a car on fire? Was he harassing a group of women. NO! Outstanding police work. Way to take a criminal off of the street. Are the athens police arresting college freshmen because there is no other crime in the city or are they just too chicken sh1t to look for real criminals. This is a joke. To all of athens police officers, F*ck you and to all of our beloved football players, watch your backs as you are obviously targets. GO DAWGS!!! And by the way, Adams probally is behind this. Hey mike, i hope you get hit by a semi!

By honest_abe

February 26, 2007 7:15 PM | Link to this

jimmy g: cut chip some slack.. the reason why the golfers didn’t make the headline as golfers is because nobody gave a damn about them… fair or not. people are interested in what happens to a potential starting lineback for the dawgs, not two scrub golfers who weren’t even playing in their tourney. not trying to bash the golf kids. just sayin.

this isnt’ an issue. sure he should’ve been a little smarter than to drink in a parking lot. but oh well. we all have made stupid mistakes. and most of us drank in college. akeem will hopefully learn from this and not make a similar mistake again.

and yes athens is a complete police state. athens police are a bunch of …… ya you get the point.

By Finchdawg

February 26, 2007 7:38 PM | Link to this

What astounds me is that he did this in the Butts-Mehre parking lot! You’re right under your own coaches’ noses, for crying out loud! If you’re going to do something like that, which is dumb anyway, at least do it somewhere less conspicuous to give your team a better chance of not losing your services. Maybe getting caught will be a positive lesson that will help him make wise choices in the future, and by that I mean not drinking underage in the first place.

By Benjamin Sitton

February 26, 2007 7:55 PM | Link to this

Thanks Chip! The more we can talk about football the better. I have lived in Athens for the past 8 yrs. I got arrested my freshman year for pure stupidity. I also learned from my mistakes. Hopefully, Akeem will do the same. When you get a little alcohol in your system, you tend to do stupid things….like drinking in a parking lot at 4 am. The golfers weren’t mentioned because, well who cares. College golf isn’t exactly a billion dollar business like college football. From what I have seen, the LB spot for next year is very competitive and wide open. I think Akeem has the most upside. Hopefully, he won’t continue to have future problems like another former Bulldog LB- Odell.

Keep it up Chip. Tell your dad I miss teeing it up with him at Fields Ferry on the weekends.

By JimmyG

February 26, 2007 7:58 PM | Link to this

I don’t want Chip to think im ripping on him, I’m not. I actually like his work with the bball team. The problem is the spotlight that these guys are put under. Everybody acts like they know these guys and basically worship them, and while they deserve a lot of credit and a little fame, it ends up p** some peope off (Police). They know who these kids are, they know who most athletes on campus are. Everytime myself or one of my teammates got in trouble they would call our coach. This happens in every other town, I don’t know why Athens is different. It does seem as if the football team is a target. I remember going to Athens a few times last year and seeing Younis Idrissi p** on the sidewalk, never got in trouble. I have friends that are still in school and see all these kids at bars - they never get in trouble. The problem on our campus is that the campus police are out looking for this. Remember campus pigs got akeem. The campus cops need to focus on DUI’s and making sure nobody steals anything from campus. Other than that leave the kids alone, that is all students. Greeks, Hippies, Athletes, Nerds let them do their thing. Go find some Meth or something. Go arrest those idiots downtown who ask for money everytime you walk by them (except Jazzy Jay). The police and Adams are just jealous of these kids doing what they wish they would have had the chance to do. The cop that arrest Akeem probably went home that night and put on his High School Letterman jacket and talked about that time he ran for 3 yards against Madison County.
Georgia 87 Kentucky 80

By SamoanDawg

February 26, 2007 8:08 PM | Link to this

dadgumit Akeem… I had you listed behind Ellerbe. If anything, these young guys should’ve learned from the current guys who are still serving suspension… Seth Watts/Ian Smith. dadgumit.. I’m disappointed.. should’ve known better son. C’mon son get your act together. I guess you’ll have to learn the hard way. Six long months awaiting.

I guess now, we have to move Rennie Curran to the weakside instead of the middle.

WLB: Ellerbe, Curran and White.

MLB: Miller, Washington, and Gamble.

SLB: Dewsberry and Dent.. may have to John Knox to LB… or somebody.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

February 26, 2007 8:29 PM | Link to this

honest_abe, the report didn’t say he was drinking just in possession. I don’t care who says it, but for a kid to be suspended for two games when he has absolutely(sp) a clean history is still absurd. Reading what he said I guess that puts me in the other corner away from CMR. So be it! As for basketball, we’ve had plenty and we’ll get more so there’s no need to be upset about one blog.

By phillips

February 26, 2007 8:36 PM | Link to this

SORRY. Scholar Athletes are not like regular college students. They are GIVEN a free education, room and board. THEY ARE to represent their team and institution for four years 24/7. That’s what they get paid for. All other students must pay for their education, room and board. I would think that all coaches, especially coach Richt, discuss conduct with all players before enrollment. For those of you who have college age kids, would you prefer they look the other way for atheletes and just lock up your kids for drinking? Its not fair for Georgia to administer punishment and other colleges not. The NCAA should adopt strict conduct punishment for all college atheletes and eliminate each college from having any choice in the matter. Fair for one, fair for all!!!!!!

By OddJob

February 26, 2007 8:41 PM | Link to this

Will Hebron have to stay away from the team till his two games are up? or can he practice and compete for a job so he’ll be prepared for the season?

By Dawgs2007

February 26, 2007 8:55 PM | Link to this

The entire team and fan base should not be punished for these arrests. So what? Instead of sitting him 2 games, he should be made to run stadium steps or some other form of public humiliation. Just don’t mess with the team. CMR has to do the right thing for the public and the cry babies, but back in the day, his butt would running steps and come game day he would have paid his debt.

By tom johnson

February 26, 2007 9:04 PM | Link to this

My family and I attended the Colorado game and saw a student in the parking lot of Oglethorpe dorm so drunk that we were afraid he was going to die of alcohol poisoning. The manager of the dorm dining hall called University Police Dept. and they responded by refusing to call an ambulance - BUT THEY CALLED HIM A CAB INSTEAD AND SENT HIM BACK TO HIS DORM! True story. Dr. Thomas Johnson Class of 74

By GatorHater

February 26, 2007 9:04 PM | Link to this

JimmyG- this is coming from a drunk student who lives downtown. Rarely do you see football players at bars. They are not targets. There are regular students that get arrested every night downtown….they just don’t get published in the AJC. If a cop is “cruising” down lumpkin and sees kids hanging out in the parking lot of Butts-Mehre, of course he is going to pull over. The only athletes that come downtown regularly are non-football. From your point of view… the cops should have just called the coach (you are living in the 80’s brother) I guess all of these NFL players that are getting arrested are targets as well. Those cops should have just called their coach. Give me break! Cops don’t care who you are!

By War Eagle

February 26, 2007 9:17 PM | Link to this

There are attitudes and cooperation into athletes violations especially drugs or alcohol. The attitude is never released and the cooperation is instituted at sentencing. Akeem had a bad night as other past night owls, who should be more careful and selective. All schools have their share and if character is instill in Akeem, he will be ok. Auburn got stung with same problem with Trey Blackmon, who had more sever penalty on first offense, 6 games, came back played like a All American and is now in Consuling,hoping for a June return and All-SEC performance in 2007.

By Michael Lemon fan

February 26, 2007 9:39 PM | Link to this

ATHENS, Ga. —- The University of Georgia Athletic Association has received permission from the NCAA to accept donations on behalf of UGA football player Michael Lemon and his younger brother, Marquez (15), who suffered the loss of their mother last week. The Athletic Association is continuing to work with the NCAA in the establishment of a possible trust fund to assist Michael in taking care of Marquez. Due to NCAA rules, the Athletic Association is required to adhere to strict guidelines in the disbursement of funds for the actual and necessary expenses that have resulted from the recent tragic death of the young men’s mother, Phaba Lemon of Lizella, Ga.

Individuals interested in making a donation should make checks payable to the University of Georgia Athletic Association with “The Lemon Support Fund” notated on the memo line. Contributions should be forwarded to:

University of Georgia Athletic Association c/o Eric Baumgartner P.O. Box 1472 Athens, GA 30603

Proceeds are not tax deductible and will be transferred to The Lemon Trust Fund once established. The Athletic Association is working diligently with the NCAA to adhere to all applicable rules. Any questions related to the fund or NCAA rules related to the matter should be directed to Eric Baumgartner, UGA Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance (ebaumgartner@sports.uga.edu or 706-542-9103).

By Hawaii Dawg

February 26, 2007 11:08 PM | Link to this

College kids drinking, tell me it aint so. Much too much is made of these things today. Kids gonna have some fun. Should have some fun. I owned a bar in Athens in the early 70’s and could tell some stories. In those days, things were handled by the Coaches. In todays world, things are done differently. Are we better off? In my judgement, No.

By Gen Neyland

February 26, 2007 11:24 PM | Link to this

Golfers drink..? Should all college athletes should be given a mulligan when they enter the Academy of Single Malts and Hops..? I agree with punishment that fits the circumstances which surrounds the infraction. Coach’s decision. First and foremost, shame the individual in the name of ’ TEAM ‘, and proceed from there…Ya’ll Bulldawgs remember a shining star back in the ‘80’s by the name of Jennings..? Had a problem with other peoples credit cards I believe…’ See ya ’ was his punishhment and it was a no-brainer. How did that one shake out..? I don’t recall the end result.

Misdemeanor charges deserve punishment. Gotta send a message, but it’s Coach’s call…

By fbdawg

February 27, 2007 6:26 AM | Link to this

Chip:

I agree with Dawgfatha. This is the BIGGEST week of the DAWGS basketball season and your blog is talking about a couple of drunk freshman golfers and a football player?? I really enjoy reading your blogs on Felton’s dawgs,…please focus on March Madness!!

By BuLLdawg

February 27, 2007 6:35 AM | Link to this

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Georgia Men’s Basketball team is dancing, having won indeed 4 of the last 5 games. Our NCAA Official RPI is Number 52 and we are 2 games ABOVE .500 in the SEC Regular Season.

http://web1.ncaa.org/app_data/weeklyrpi/2007MBBrpi3.html

Georgia Tech is OUT, not in the Big Dance. With their 2 games UNDER .500 in the ACC Regular Season, having lost 2 of its last 3 games, a very weak Strength of Schedule of Number 37, and losses to teams like Weak Forest RPI Number 122, the ACC simply put has 3 of the worst teams in America in Weak Forest Number 122 RPI, Miami of Florida Number 152 RPI, and NC State RPI Number 116.

http://kenpom.com/conf.php?y=2007&c=ACC

These are the realities not covered in the AJ-C.

Georgia’s Strenth of Schedule is Number 19.

http://kenpom.com/conf.php?y=2007&c=SEC

Wisconsin’s Strength of Schedule is Number 48 in this sport after Number 55 in Football.

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By BuLLdawg

February 27, 2007 6:47 AM | Link to this

I would rather have a University of Georgia Policy to kick a player out of 10% of the games for drinking than not have such a Policy cover it up, and lose Georgia Tech’s Player all together with a worse Georgia Tech APR in Football too.

By 2Dawgs

February 27, 2007 7:18 AM | Link to this

When I was at Georgia in the late 60’s early 70’s, the legal drinking age was 18! Doesn’t anyone remember this?

I never heard of “underage posession” while in school because most students turned 18 during or shortly after the freasman year.

You can’t legislate morality. Just like during prohibition, if people want to drink they will find a way, but a parking lot at 4:00 am is not the way.

By NC Dawg

February 27, 2007 8:19 AM | Link to this

Well Akeem, you made a mistake. The most important thing in the world now for you is, what are you going to do next time and your attitude in the mean time. It’s totally up to you, buddy. You need to think about what’s at stake here. Most of the Dawgnation (sadly, some don’t have a clue) is looking forward to seeing you play to your potential. You have MUCH to lose. Don’t Odell Thurman on us. Trashed his whole career in about 1.5 years in the NFL. You’ll find that discipline off the field will help you just as much as discipline on the field. Are you here to get an education and be the monster man in the defensive backfield or play juvenile games like a young skull full of mush? You are in very select company. Make the most of it.

By 2Dawgs

February 27, 2007 8:27 AM | Link to this

How old is Akeem?

If the legal drinking age in the state of Georgia was still 18, maybe no suspension, no problem.

By scooter11

February 27, 2007 8:29 AM | Link to this

2Dawgs: Was thinking the same thing as I read the early blogs. You beat me to it. Thank God the drinking age was only 18 when I was there. Like I always told my son: “If you’re gonna drink under age, have a plan.” Of course, he didn’t listen.

By 2Dawgs

February 27, 2007 8:33 AM | Link to this

Yes. We can thank MADD for all the problems they have caused. Oops, sorry.

By GREG

February 27, 2007 8:43 AM | Link to this

DID HE DRANK THE BEER OR WHAT?!I’M SICK OF COMING ON THIS THANG AND GETTEN NO ANSWERS!I LOVE COLLEGE BALL JUST LIKE YALL DO!

By SamoanDawg

February 27, 2007 8:53 AM | Link to this

Amen NC Dawg!.. I really hope he learns from this. I don’t think he’s quite as hard head as Odell. Lets hope not. And lets hope no one else surface again in the same path.

I heard on ESPN radio, on June 23, ESPN will have a 30 mins College Football show daily… not quite sure though, if it’s just a radio show only… (30 mins is too short) Due to the popularity and high rating in NCAA football; majority, is because of the rivalries among each schools. Who wouldn’t watch college football? Even my wife is clued to the tv set on game day… thanked goodness! Football is talked about it all year round. My only concern is some of these recruiting sights is getting out of hand. They’re hyping these high school kids way too far.. in my opinion that is.

By mark

February 27, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this

Weren’t these kids hanging out in the parking lot of an athletic building (on campus) at like 4 in the morning? WHy don’t they just shoot up a flare in the sky?!?! I don’t necessarily think what they did is a big deal but let’s at least try and be a little bit more discrete about it!! As far as giving the kid a pass because he has a clean history: You have to make an example that there will be no special treatment for anyone. He screwed up, got caught, let’s hope he learns from it.

By godawg

February 27, 2007 8:57 AM | Link to this

Thank you Michael Lemon fan. The ajc could do a story on the POSITIVE support about the UGA players, coaches and “family” that are emotionally supporting Michael Lemon and his brother Marquez. Many went to his mother’s funeral and now the UGA Athletic Association has been cleared by the NCAA to accept and distribute donations to help Michael and Marquez. This is the link to fund information and how to contribute.

I hope all Dawg fans will send something, even if it’s only $25 or $10. Together we can make a difference in these young men’s lives as they struggle with this terrible ordeal.

This is a much better and moving story. The ajc could actually HELP these young men by publicizing their plight and promoting a sense of community. Instead, the ajc again jumps at the chance to sensationalize an 18-year-old caught drinking beer and cast UGA in a NEGATIVE light. Oh well, I guess it’s more about selling papers than social responsibility…

By Mike Bobo 17INT

February 27, 2007 9:18 AM | Link to this

As much as I like to banter with the UGA folks, I think this situation was blown way out of proportion, and the kids needs some slack.

Eveyone in college drinks, including the players, but the rules are the rules. If UGA did not have such a terrible repuation for alcohol abuse, the player may have had his hand slapped and nothing more would have been said.

However, when the UGA colelge bookstore gives out beer coupons to drive business, that relatively sums it up in terms of a school having a serious alcohol problem.

UGA has to clean up their act in terms of drinking and racism to compete in the new world of D1 football.

By dawgfacedboy

February 27, 2007 9:27 AM | Link to this

Now that we know he will be out the first two games, who is going to step in and replace him? No sense dwelling on his mistakes or being blown out of proportion. I want to know who is going to rise to the occassion and take his place for the first two games! Anybody know?

By 2Dawgs

February 27, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this

Mike Bobo 17INT: Get real! Every college has an alcohol problem except possibly the morman and baptist schools.

By Chip Towers

February 27, 2007 9:41 AM | Link to this

To clarify on Hebron’s arrest: No, they weren’t hanging out in the Butts-Mehre parking lot. The driver was pulled over and pulled into the parking lot. Hebron was a passenger in the car. There were alcoholic beverages in the car and they were underage, hence the charge for underage possession… . Person writing under “Mike Bobo 17INT,” you are completely out of line posting such lies… . Actually the suspension is not a “coach’s decision.” It’s athletics department policy.

By Mike Bobo 17INT

February 27, 2007 9:50 AM | Link to this

Yes dawgfacedboy, I can answer that for you: basically, that third stringer from Thomasville GA will be stepping up in the OSU game, because UGA is going to get throttled by the Pokes anyway, so what is the use.

CMR needs to reserve his better players for the Vandy and KY, and also UT and UA since UGA has an overall losing record against these 2 programs.

Basically, it will be another basic 8-4 season, at best. Good luck!

By Mike Bobo 17INT

February 27, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this

2Dawgs, agreed; however, you need to calm it down in Athens and get the media off your back.

By the way, Baptist schools have a drinking problem also, they are just quiet about it.

By 2Dawgs

February 27, 2007 10:00 AM | Link to this

Mike Bobo 17INT: 8-4, I don’t think so. But as always, the play on the field will tell.

By 2Dawgs

February 27, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

Mike Bobo 17INT: Loved your comment about baptist schools and a drinking problem. My parents tried to raise me as a southern baptist, but it didn’t take…

By Not-A-Blogger

February 27, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this

Chip, The first arrest “that we know about?” Pretty good shot at the program, I would say.

And what’s with the “ahem?” Are you sure Carter Strickland didn’t write this blog?

By Buck Cochran in the NW

February 27, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this

I can I’m in the minority iwith my opinion about the inicident but so what. I’m not for giving anybody a “free pass” but I am for making the punishment fit. For a player who’s never been in trouble before, worked to and did make his grades, losing two games IMO just doesn’t fit. Put him on notice, make a 2nd penalty tougher or do whaT ever the school feels is right but I think running those steps till he drops and knowing that he’s out for half a season if he goofs again does he job in this case. Plus community work, make it hard and meaningful, all together I believe this would get the message across.

By GREG

February 27, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

BUCKK DID HE DRANK THE DARN BEER OR WHAT?

By Buck Cochran in the NW

February 27, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

Greg I haven’t heard a word about his drinking but I would guess he did. I’m going to jump back up and re-read Chip’s report.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

February 27, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this

Greg, according to Chip’s post they weren’t charged with drinking but I would expect they had been which makes the whole thing even funnier. The Police must have given them some kind of test to determine if they were drunk but there’s no sign of a charge of “being under the influence”.

By Scuzz

February 27, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

Tech fan here. I mean come on! He wasn’t driving or infringing on others rights was he. What’s the big deal, it’s a beer. What ever happened to campus police pouring the beer out and warning never to catch you again? I never was cited for drinking on UGA and TECH campus, but I was caught a hand full of times.

By kauai dawg

February 27, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

Akeem Hebron deserves to face some consequences in an attempt to get his attention and wake him up to real life. He has been provided a tremendous opportunityt to play major college football. I sure hope he learns his lesson and focuses on life, academics, and football.

I encourage all the bloggers to watch “Facing the Giants” with Mark Richt in the movie. The movie deals with what is important in life. Great movie for the whole family! It will help your football cravings.

By GREG

February 27, 2007 12:08 PM | Link to this

THANKS BUCK..MAN I HOPE HE GETS TO PLAY BALL THIS FALL FOR US!

By godawg

February 27, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

kauai, I agree “Facing the Giants” has a great message. If ya’ll haven’t seen it, get it. Be aware that the actors won’t be winning any awards but the story is great. And yes, it will help alleviate some football jonesing.

By james

February 27, 2007 12:22 PM | Link to this

Oh my God, a college student had a drink! Off with his head. You mean the Cops found out a great way to generate more income for the City of Athens. America is going to hell in a hand basket. These situations are being handled way over the top. What a joke!

By ConyersDawg

February 27, 2007 2:13 PM | Link to this

There is a reason Hebron is 2nd on the depth chart released today! He will be an impact player. It does hurt when they get suspended. He is practising not to play the first 2 games and it gives a chance for someone else to be a playmaker and take the minutes you have worked for. I hate it for the guys because they are college guys who play football on scholarship. We need hebron’s speed and lb skill against what could be the toughest opening 2 games we have had in a very long time if you go by the talent and coaching we are going by the first 2 games.

Guys will have to step up.

Basketball - can we quit complaing about the 3’s. We have the 2nd best percentage I believe and put up as many as any other team. The key is getting good shots and not rushing them.

I really hope we land Auburn gor our opening sec champ game and then who knows what can happen after that. We have a realistic shot and losing to the gators in the finals for the sec champ.

By gatorhater27

February 27, 2007 2:20 PM | Link to this

ConyersDawg:

You got a link to this depth chart you speak of?

By j

February 27, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this

Do the crime, do the time. It is too bad the campus police cannot catch everything that the athletes are doing. Who cares if he was drinking or not, he was in possession. Why not make an example out of the football players if they are breaking the law. The comments against the police are just an example the attitude that many have toward authority and the law.

By Mike Bobo 17INT

February 27, 2007 2:37 PM | Link to this

Amen 2Dawgs. Same here, does not work. Matter of fact a recent survey indicated the Baptist denomination had the largest group of alkies. Go figure.

I wish the best of the Dogs this year, but I think you need another year or 2 to get up to speed.

Take my advise and let Caleb King slide out of your program. More problems than he is worth. You do not need another Jan Kemp.

By 2Dawgs

February 27, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

Yo j: I extremely dislike authority and the law. They always try to put a damper on your fun on the road (speeding, racing, etc). Man, if the car will run 180 let it do it.

I believe in “Civil Disobedience” and break the law frequently as long as not a felony.

Damn right I’m a redneck rebel yell. Go Dawgs!!

By 2Dawgs

February 27, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this

Mike Bobo 17INT: No school needs a Jan Kemp. I would not wish that even on Tech or the Gators.

The jury is still out on Caleb King. I have not heard if he made the test scores or not. If he did, give him a redshirt and see if he can pass the freshman year.

By F Russo

February 27, 2007 3:39 PM | Link to this

COME ON GIVE THE KID A BREAK

By tj

February 27, 2007 8:26 PM | Link to this

This will not hurt UGA. When you see Rennie Curran play you will see what I am talking about, all UGA will do is plug him in and will battle for a lot of playing time.

By SamoanDawg

February 27, 2007 11:23 PM | Link to this

WLB: Dannell Ellerbe, Rennie Curran, Akeem Hebron.

MLB: Brandon Miller, Marcus Washington, Daryl Gamble.

SLB: Darius Dewberry, Akeem Dent, Charles White.

True freshmen Rennie/Charles may have to play sooner than expected. We can’t afford any more mishaps at LB. Anyone know Marcus Washinton’s injury update is so far? I hope he’ll be ready by June at least.

Thomas Flowers/Demiko Goodman were the other two injured dawgs from last season. I hope they’ll make it back soon.

By please play man coverage willie

February 27, 2007 11:35 PM | Link to this

I am student at UGA and can tell you from experience that Athens and UGA police are target athletes. One time Athens police pulled up to an off-campus party and asked everyone for ID. Me and my group of friends (two of them being well known athletes) were the only people told to leave the party by the police, even though all of us are of legal age to drink.

By charles williams

February 28, 2007 8:53 AM | Link to this

Chip, You are such a ninny. Ahem? Is this news? Wow a young college student is drinking and partying? Oh my? I’m so shocked I may tinkle. Why don’t you get a job with the Enquirer.

By Dawg

February 28, 2007 2:34 PM | Link to this

We’ll be fine. It’s a team sport and someone is always willing to step up. That’s how the coaching staff prepares for the season…be able to reload without losing a step.

By matt

March 1, 2007 5:11 AM | Link to this

Chip - Did you write about Marcus Thomas from UF getting caught for his second drug (weed) violation last year?

By ajc blows

March 1, 2007 8:19 PM | Link to this

“At least that we know about…” ?? Typical AJC f*, gotta love it.

And yeah, I’m sure that a backup linebacker who’s haver played a down of cfb in his life is gonna be missed REALLY bad…

By rico

March 2, 2007 12:18 AM | Link to this

Can I just lighten this up a bit by saying,that having been a Boston College season ticket holder, and having been to a UGA game. I can assure all of you Sanford Stadium is louder NOW as we “speak” then when it’s BC= 1st and goal on the V. Tech 1yd line!!!!! You all don’t know how lucky you are!!

Dang!!