Arrested tailback will transfer from UGA
ATHENS — Georgia backup tailback Dontavius Jackson, arrested on DUI and other charges last weekend, has decided to transfer to another school, UGA said Wednesday night.
The latest development came three days after Jackson, a redshirt sophomore, was suspended for at least the first six games of the 2010 season by Georgia coach Mark Richt.
Jackson will leave UGA after summer semester. He played in four games last season, rushing for 38 yards on four carries. He was well behind Washaun Ealey, Caleb King and Carlton Thomas on the Bulldogs’ depth chart at tailback.
Jackson was arrested by UGA Police early Saturday and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, underage possession of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident, following too closely, violation of the move-over law and violation of learner’s permit.
He is the fourth player to leave the Georgia football program after arrests this year. Richt dismissed linebacker Montez Robinson, quarterback Zach Mettenberger and backup punter Trent Dittmer from the squad.
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dagnabit
July 15th, 2010
2:17 am
Well, there goes the undefeated season.
Dawg Daily 15July: Leather Helmet Blog
July 15th, 2010
4:04 am
[...] Dontavius Jackson will transfer: Georgia backup tailback Dontavius Jackson, arrested on DUI and other charges last weekend, has decided to transfer to another school, UGA announced tonight. The decision came three days after Jackson, a redshirt sophomore, was suspended for at least the first six games of the 2010 season by Georgia coach Mark Richt. Jackson played in four games last season, rushing for 38 yards on four carries. [...]
tampadawg86
July 15th, 2010
4:32 am
It’s real funny how there’s a blog for an ex- UGA player but not for DA HOOD RODGERS … Just saying so everyone can talk crap about Georgia but not about the guy that embarrassed Georgia’s recruiting class and signing with UT instead. REal Smooth AJC!
chazzo
July 15th, 2010
6:31 am
Just remember. Where ever you go, there you are.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
July 15th, 2010
7:04 am
of course he was never going to see playing time. Too much talent in front of him and factor in Ken Malcome & hopefully Crowell next year- he would be riding the pine.
Bulldog59
July 15th, 2010
7:05 am
All Vol, good post last night, and there are many of us that agree.
That being said, the off-field discretions are becoming more serious and in many cases more violent, i.e. Montez Robinson at UGA) Bar Knoxville at UT, Robert Hall at GT.
Last night I read the article recounting what happened at Bar Knoxville and the bottom line is someone could have easily been killed, Again, this could just as easily have happened at UGA, GT, you name it.
Anywhere you put a bunch of teenage football players with easy access to alcohol, one push, one shove, and they react with a pack mentality, like wild dogs, and from reading last night’s article that is exactly what happened. Again, could have been any school.
The question is, when do Richt, Dooley, etal., take serious/violent offenses like this and say, that’s 3 strikes in one night and your scholarship is gone?
We (Richt) gave Montez Robinson a lot of leeway, and he was eventually dismissed. It appears Da’Rick Rogers may get the same leeway from Dooley. Easy for me to say, since I’m not paid to win football games, but maybe you send a group home after an offense like this and that will create the “change in culture” that Dooley is talking about.
Just MHO.
Otis from Mayberry
July 15th, 2010
7:06 am
No one has more to be ashamed of the oBAMA. They hired the biggest liar in football nICK Saban. Shame on you folks in Toothlessloosa.
Shirley Q Liquor
July 15th, 2010
7:23 am
Its a no brainer, even for Richt, to suspend your 4th or 5th string tail back for 6 games “to send a message”. Heck, he should have kicked him off the team. The kid had more arrests last year then carries! Way to go Mark – you are sending the right message = FAIL!
Damon Evans
July 15th, 2010
7:24 am
obviously not enough arrests to make the team!
59bulldawg
July 15th, 2010
7:40 am
Good riddance! If you’re not buying in you shouldn’t be staying around.
eagledawg
July 15th, 2010
7:43 am
He should transfer to GA. State (the other GSU)so he can play immediately.
M Dawg
July 15th, 2010
7:47 am
Maybe he can transfer to Georgia State—underground atlanta is close by and they serve booze until 4AM—giving him a lot more time to party hard.
blord
July 15th, 2010
7:47 am
It sure is funny that when you Ga. Thugs signed Jackson he was great and now you laugh at his 38 yards and talk about how you don’t need him.
Flushed out of the pocket
July 15th, 2010
7:49 am
Glad the trouble maker is history! Peacemaker my azz…….
59bulldawg
July 15th, 2010
7:55 am
@blord. Well do you think if he was as good as advertised he would be mired way down on the depth chart? He just didn’t pan out. It wouldn’t be the first time a highly touted athlete didn’t meet expectations. What made him expendable though was his his penchant was hanging with the wrong crowd and/for getting into trouble.. Wasn’t it he and his homeboys in the cab incident? Escaping that incident without penalty would have been enough for most folks. But not Jackson! It’s a tough pill for him to swallow but he’s the one who ordered the medicine.
KeithB
July 15th, 2010
7:55 am
King will get the minimum because he starts.
clemkudtlhopr
July 15th, 2010
8:13 am
from UGA to DUI school. Think about that boyz. Think before you drink.
jeff
July 15th, 2010
8:16 am
AND what a joke from Knoxville……DaIdiot is protected….says alot for Derek…….WHAT A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David
July 15th, 2010
8:35 am
So let’s get this straight. You like to kick off kids because of drinking, but can’t wait for the world’s largest coctail party. Something about that is strange.
Tide Roll
July 15th, 2010
8:46 am
ATTENTION UGA FANS: As a followup to the rumor that Florida Fans are hiring an airplane to fly a GIANT PAIR OF RED PANTIES around Alltel Stadium during the Ga./Fla. game. Apparently, if there is a shift in wind current, it becomes a giant red parachute thus impeding flight speed. UGA fans, you may have dodged a bullet there unless the Gators decide to downsize. Will keep you posted. Roll Tide.
KentucyDog
July 15th, 2010
8:47 am
These young men need to realize that life is about CDC That’s Choices Decision and Consequences and these bashers need to help instill positive morals and stop all this negative publicity.Because these universities are making millions off their talents.
dawgster
July 15th, 2010
8:49 am
Don’t Kid yourself…If what you say is correct then i would freel the same as you do, but i have to believe there would be more out there regarding the accusations you say are there…I will say that the young man, while i would not condone even if it was consentual, is still innocent at this point of doing what you say has been alleged…There is the possibility that the girl and her parents story is much different than what really may have happened…with all that being said, the Lemay kid was very foolish even to put himself in this situation and if what you say turns out to be the truth then his future and the girls also sadly will never be the same…It is difficult to believe that this young man would be capable of this type of act based on what i know and have read of his background, but unfortunately in this world today nothihg really surprises me anymore…We all will be following this situation i’m sure…
KentucyDog
July 15th, 2010
8:54 am
Remember it is all about CDC.
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That's MISTER Nance to you
July 15th, 2010
9:01 am
Well, well now. Looks like Da’Rick is innocent. Just ask his attorney. Bite it, sore losers.
King Gator
July 15th, 2010
9:12 am
He’s transferring to State Pen, full ride w/room and board included.. lots of teammates to keep him company.
Scott W.
July 15th, 2010
9:17 am
Well….BYE!
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July 15th, 2010
9:23 am
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Enough of the criticism
July 15th, 2010
9:46 am
If the truth were told here on this blog, I suspect that 80% of the folks here are under the age of 25 and have no grown children and likely, never attended a major U or maybe even some local JC. They do not know what goes on at a university or even some small college ……….not a clue.
A university grabs kids ( athletes ) from the available local talent pool. UGA fans for sure would love to always have the Billy Paynes or the Terry Hogues or the Dr. Mixon Robinsons or the Dr. Tommy Lawhorns or the Hershal Walkers or the Buck Belues or the Andy Johnsons of the world. So would about 99% of EVERY U in the nation. Florida had their Heisman QB recently ………..great kid. Need more like him. How about a Pat Sullivan?? Love to have kids like he was. How about Archie Manning??
If a kid ends up being a problem, then he likely is pre destined by his genes,sadly ………..CMR being a Christian, simply by being around these kids, makes them better, if only for one moment, given their usually horrible family backgrounds. Folks to be a jock @ UGA or Florida or LSU or GT or Alabama on a full ride …………….even as a third teamer is simply w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l. Just do your book work and practice and enjoy life. Geeeeeeeeeeeez. THIS IS YOUR SHOT ………..young man ……………grab it!!! A college education will pay dividends when their waste line is 42 inches. It is FREE !!!
Remember …………….if you have never raised a kid ( I have two at 26 and 29 and both ultra successful ) or graduated from a out of state or out of town college/university, then you are simply running your mouth.
Go Dogs
jasont13
July 15th, 2010
9:47 am
Don’t kid yourself, I think you might be the only one on the blog that actually believes your daughter goes to high school with Christian LeMay. First off, he has not signed with UGA. Secondly- If it really was rape as you are trying to report, why is it not in the papers, on the tv etc. Hmmm, I have an answer because its not what you are reporting.
Don’t kind yourself = Georgia Tech fan!!!
jasont13
July 15th, 2010
9:49 am
King Gator, how long did it take for you to come up with that one? Funny how Florida has had plenty arrests as well.
buckhead willie
July 15th, 2010
9:49 am
Perhaps Coach Richt could look for recruits with a bit more character. If you’re going to be mediocre, at least you could do it without the thugs
BUZZ SAWYA
July 15th, 2010
9:53 am
Overheard a couple of leg humpers stating CMR is getting tough(what a joke), i believe if this kid was a starter he would have been suspended for the season opener against your patsy. The year round OKTOBERFEST in Athens is not done claiming your Athletic Department yet. THWG!
Dawgtards ruin this state
July 15th, 2010
9:54 am
Is this how top 5 recruiting classes turn into Gator meat? Another highlight in the history of thUGA.
JT
July 15th, 2010
10:03 am
Better get Samuel ready to go both ways. Injuries place him as second or third best rb. It is amazing that he is 20 months younger than Washaun Ealy. Can he still be red shirted? If not what a waste of talent by the choices of the staff.
Tallcarl
July 15th, 2010
10:06 am
Hey Rollerpaper Tide, Take all that trash back to Bama. Oh by the way since the girls in Florida do not wear panties under their Daisey Dukes they will have to get red panties from your state since there are plenty of fat chicks to loan them a pair. See you boys in Atlanta. Sic em Dawgs
Dawgrulz
July 15th, 2010
10:07 am
Don’t kid yourself you are a hypocrite and you are definitely spreading malicious rumors that you do not have all the facts about. Your comments are ten times worse than any drunk driving or riding a scooter with an invalid license. Please let the Police and authorities handle anything in the future, it appears that you may be a junior detective in training or something. I do not condone UGA players getting caught with DUI, etc. however they should be held to the same standard as the rest of the student body. If they do something that violates the Student behavior code they should be thrown out of school. If UGA, UT or any other school threw out any students for underage drinking, etc, it would probably reduce the Freshman and Sophomore classes by more than half.
Fat Guy Kicked by Vols @ THE BAR
July 15th, 2010
10:17 am
How do ya’ll like my new truck? Yoo hoooo! It just showed up in my yard with the note that said “take me I’m yours little man, just forget that arse whoppin’ down at the BAR.”
Dawg Trainer
July 15th, 2010
10:24 am
“So many ignorant people on this blog…how many of you could name another AD in the SEC? So what Evans got fired…its meaningless to football recruiting and the school as a whole,,,just another employee…if CMR did that, another story…so bring on the red panties, rednecks!”
I’ll give it a shot. Mike Hamilton at UT, Jeremy Foley at UF, Mal Moore at ‘Bammer, and Vandy doesn’t have an AD. That’s pretty much my list. What’s REALLY jacked up is that I don’t know Carolina’s AD and I live here!
King Gator
July 15th, 2010
10:26 am
thin skinned dawgs.. gotta love it!
R Tech
July 15th, 2010
10:42 am
Hail the peacemakers! Keep jackson—give peace a chance!
Fat Guy Kicked by Vols @ THE BAR
July 15th, 2010
11:04 am
My new truck is Orange. I have to say that I cain’t remember what happened. My remembering is baaad, real baaad. I misremember stuff all the time now. Like where did I park MY NEW ORANGE TRUCK! Hahahahahaaa.
g-dub
July 15th, 2010
11:29 am
Who cares they are not winning anyway. Bulldog nation has become accustomed to mediocrity. Ritch has to go if you want a winning program, until then you will sink so low that you will have to look up to see down lol!!!!!!!!!!
thUGA
July 15th, 2010
12:04 pm
thUGA #3 ALL TIME in Fulmer Cup points!!!
#1 This year!!!
Way to go thUGA!!!
CPJ
July 15th, 2010
12:05 pm
BUZZ SAWYA how about John Dewberry DUI. Reggie Ball failing classes (PE and 8th grade math),
George O’Leary lied on resume, but GT didn’t bother to look or choose to look the other way.
Paul Johnson's Johnson
July 15th, 2010
12:16 pm
THWG!!
Reality Bites
July 15th, 2010
12:33 pm
99 bottles of beer on the wall 99 bottles of beer…take one down, pass it around…..come on pig famers…u know the words…..LOL. GO JACKETS!
Stinger
July 15th, 2010
12:52 pm
Anyone arrested today? If so, how many?
UWGWolves
July 15th, 2010
12:54 pm
Dontaveous we will welcome you to University of West Georgia. Everyone deserves a second chance and it would only be 30 minutes away from you home. Come and help start a new tradition. Do not worry about all these haters, everyone makes mistakes, its how your learn from them.
O. J. Simpson
July 15th, 2010
12:57 pm
He’s right. They’re not thugs. More wannabe thugs.