Georgia OLB Cornelius Washington suspended after DUI arrest
(Updated 3:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.)
Georgia linebacker Cornelius Washington was arrested early Sunday morning on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol after being stopped by police in Commerce for driving 92 miles per hour in a 55-mph zone, according to an incident report obtained by the AJC.
UPDATE: Georgia coach Mark Richt said late this afternoon that Washington, per UGA Athletic Association policy regarding DUI arrests, will be suspended for at least the next two games – Saturday at Tennessee and Oct. 15 at Vanderbilt. “He’s sick. He feels awful. He knows he let the team down, let his coaches down,” Richt said. Click here for more on this story.
Washington was northbound on U.S. Highway 441, about 20 miles from Athens, when he was pulled over at 1:48 a.m.
“I asked Mr. Washington if he had been drinking and he stated yes but it had been several hours prior,” the arresting Commerce Police Department officer wrote in the incident report. Washington said he had “a couple of shots,” according to the report.
Washington posted a reading of .12 on an alcohol sensor test, according to the report. The legal limit is .08.
He also was asked to perform a series of field sobriety tests, which he failed, according to the report.
Washington, 22, was booked into the Jackson County jail, charged with DUI and speeding. He was later released on $3,500 bond.
There were three passengers in the 2009 Dodge Journey driven by Washington, according to the police report. One, a 20-year-old female, was arrested for underage consumption of alcohol.
Washington’s arrest is the first of a football team member in 2011.
Washington was coming off the best game of his career. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound junior from Hephzibah had two sacks and four tackles in Georgia’s 24-10 win over Mississippi State. With a team-high 3.5 sacks this season, he would have been counted on heavily against Tennessee, which leads the SEC in passing.
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South Jax Dawg
October 2nd, 2011
12:09 pm
First!
Beast from the East
October 2nd, 2011
12:10 pm
Ok, Dawgs, let us Gators have it. We got DEMOLISHED by a far superior Bama team last night. Dominated both lines of scrimmage. UF is a good team, but as last night showed, they are simply second tier in the SEC. Bama and LSU appear to be head and shoulders above the rest.
By the way, congrats on the win.
South Jax Dawg
October 2nd, 2011
12:10 pm
And this is how we roll! Never fails…
dawggirl
October 2nd, 2011
12:11 pm
Hope this isn’t true, but very disgusting if it is. He had such a good game, now he’s jeopardizing the team’s success. Talk about energy vampire. Boo on all fronts.
Roaddawg80
October 2nd, 2011
12:11 pm
Just when things seem to get rolling. I will pass judgement until we no for sure. I just hope it is someone else.
dawggirl
October 2nd, 2011
12:12 pm
Beast, I don’t think hardly anyone in the country (maybe Oklahoma or Wisconsin) can measure up to Bama and LSU. Hope Brantley’s alright, I hate to see injuries.
south
October 2nd, 2011
12:12 pm
there are millions of 22 year old Cornelius Washington’s in GA. I doubt it was him.
Jerry Springer
October 2nd, 2011
12:12 pm
Really? Couldn’t just go back to the apartment and have a beer? Had to go out, get tanked, and drive? Brilliant!
Beast from the East
October 2nd, 2011
12:15 pm
dawggirl,
Thanks. Haven’t heard anything defintive yet on Brantley. If we have to start a true freshman (Driskell) at Baton Rouge, it could be uglier than last night……if that’s possible.
Beast from the East
October 2nd, 2011
12:17 pm
By the way, why would someone be partying near Commerce instead of Athens? That’s like leaving South Beach to party in the Glades.
OkieDawg
October 2nd, 2011
12:24 pm
Last year, Demetre Baker was arrested for DUI and by the end of the day he was kicked off the team. Will CMR be consistent in his punishment? If so, it will be a tremendous blow to the team and CMR.
Oh NO BOBO
October 2nd, 2011
12:24 pm
I hope this isn’t true. DUI is serious and very dangerous.
I guess Ray Drew would get more snaps, if it is Washington.
Beast from the East, I am sorry about your QB. It looked like a bad injury. Alabama looks incredible. If our teams don’t drastically improve, whoever we put in the SEC championship is going to get destroyed.
Augusta dawg
October 2nd, 2011
12:25 pm
Beast, clearly Bama and LSU and head and shoulders above almost everyone. Starting your freshman may be bad news for this season but will do a great deal for you in the future if his pshcye doesn’t get hurt by being thrown in the fire. It was injury that allowed Stafford to play against USC. It could be a blessing in disguise since you guys weren’t “expected” to be in the national spotlight this year anyways. Go Dawgs. Hope Washington wasn’t arrested. He’s coming into his own.
Ga dawg all day
October 2nd, 2011
12:27 pm
Until I see a mugshot, I don’t believe it’s him.. Let go kick some Vols butt this weekend. GOOOO DAWGS..
ugacdawg
October 2nd, 2011
12:27 pm
This is a monumentally stupid mistake but he should only be sat after he has plead guilty or been found guilty. He should sit for Kentucky or San Diego if he is guilty. This would be a total non issue at almost every other school. No one cares about this, just handle it yourself CMR, do NOT get sucked into a public trial.
Still@theBAR
October 2nd, 2011
12:28 pm
Come to My Bar next time we will let you sleep it off in the storage room.
Daytona Dawg
October 2nd, 2011
12:29 pm
Beast…no need to “let you have it”. It was Alabama plus Nick Saban. ‘Nuff said.
Hope all is well for Brantley. Injuries suck.
buzznsc
October 2nd, 2011
12:29 pm
this just means he wont get to hang out with the fellow convicts at tennessee
DAWG with two bags over his head
October 2nd, 2011
12:30 pm
Here we go again. I guess Washington thought we were losing ground for this year’s Fuller Cup.
Mike
October 2nd, 2011
12:32 pm
This is somehow Nicky Fairley’s fault.
Paddy
October 2nd, 2011
12:33 pm
Why don’t things change? Why? Where is that new attitude we kept hearing about? This really upsets me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
With Richt as your coach, who can blame him for drinking.
October 2nd, 2011
12:34 pm
This young man should transfer to another school before Richt ruins his life, as he has so many other young men.
Bar Hopper
October 2nd, 2011
12:34 pm
He did pass the “bar exam”!
General Ledger
October 2nd, 2011
12:35 pm
IDIOT!
Bar Hopper
October 2nd, 2011
12:36 pm
The UGA football team, staff and fans should all thank Alabama and Auburn for opening the door to a beat down in the SEC CG.
Georgia Tech
October 2nd, 2011
12:36 pm
Georgia Clearly has a cake walk into the SEC championship game….Everyone else has got to catch hell with BAMA. LSU, and Arkensaw…
Bar Hopper
October 2nd, 2011
12:38 pm
Word has it that he was taking a bottle to Stephen Garcia.
hotdawg
October 2nd, 2011
12:39 pm
he finally started to play ball and then this……..i feel sorry…..but on the other hand….where is t.j stripling???
IlliniDawg
October 2nd, 2011
12:40 pm
I always am a bit surprised at the self-righteousness that comes out on these blogs when a young man or woman makes a mistake like this. Is this a serious offense? Absolutely. Should they be punished? Of course. But the level of castigation and pompous judgment is just beyond me. I wonder, have these folks never made a similar kind of mistake? Ever? Really?
Concrete Pete
October 2nd, 2011
12:40 pm
Da’Trick Rogers-Nash beats the hell out of a fan and a police officer in Knoxville and gets no punishment. He will be on the field Saturday. Washington won’t. Certainly DUI is a terrible, dangerous and irresponsible act, but in light of crimes and punishments (or lackthereof) involving other teams and players, doesn’t seem right for Washington and UGA.
Jefferson kicks a man repeatedly while he was unconscious and scored a TD yesterday. GT had a guy beat his girlfriend and miss no time. GT also had a drug trafficker on the field.
I used to be all about punishments, but when punishments aren’t consistent and certain teams gain a competitive advantage it’s hard to support it.
LOL @ the UGA fans
October 2nd, 2011
12:40 pm
The funniest thing about this is the couple posts on here with people holding out hope it isn’t true. hahaa. Morons.
KINGDAWG
October 2nd, 2011
12:41 pm
I’d be willing to bet it happened on the section of 441 that bypasses Commerce. I’d also guess that the number of tickets the Commerce police write in that section exceeds 10 percent of their total tickets and therefore is against the law. Keep the speed limit in that area dawg fans.
Matt from MN
October 2nd, 2011
12:42 pm
And the beat goes on and on and on and on. Don’t give me the “they’re only kids” excuse. I, and all of my friends in college, managed to make it through graduation and beyond without getting our butts thrown in jail. It’s a joke.
Anon
October 2nd, 2011
12:43 pm
Wow, guys in denial. UGA acknowledged that Richt was aware. It was him. You would not be reading about it if it wasn’t. Obviously celebrating the game he played. A stupid move on his part.
NCDAWG
October 2nd, 2011
12:43 pm
Didn’t Corey Smith write a song about the Jackson County police?
collegeballfan
October 2nd, 2011
12:44 pm
You guys who are hoping it is not “him”, read the column. The Athletic Director is aware of the arrest. So is the Head Coach.
IlliniDawg
October 2nd, 2011
12:44 pm
@Matt: the reason you and I made it through college without getting caught is that the rules were a lot less strict and the enforcement was much looser. Hell, I’m certainly not proud of it, but I probably was drunk and driving several times and yet luckily did not get caught. Not condoning this at all. Not at all. But to be all pompous and self-righteous is simply arrogant to me.
Everyone on this comment board
October 2nd, 2011
12:45 pm
OMG a 22-year-old got arrested for doing something stupid. This is the first college student ever to do that. I’m going to kill myself now, for life no longer has meaning for me.
Georgia Tech
October 2nd, 2011
12:46 pm
Sooo looking at the rest of the SEC…Georgia could very well loose to Florida and USCe and still go to the ship….this is so very possible…
jawga boy
October 2nd, 2011
12:47 pm
Legally speaking, a DUI first offense is a misdemeanor. The second, more serious, 3rd a felony I think. Also keep in mind, he hasn’t been found guilty. Lots can happen to have these charges thrown out or down to some lesser charge. Admittedly dumb, very dumb. He’ll be a running some this week.
sc
October 2nd, 2011
12:47 pm
Why do birds fly upside down over alabama……….because its not worth s%$&# on!!!!!!!! lol
Rock And Roller
October 2nd, 2011
12:48 pm
Cops should stop hassling folks who drink a few beers and drive. It used not to be considered so serious and the cops used to drive you home instead of jail.
????
October 2nd, 2011
12:48 pm
WAY TO GO WASHINGTON!!! Way. To. Go.
Ga dawg all day
October 2nd, 2011
12:49 pm
lol. Have you seen an mugshot or arrest documents? If not don’t judge the book by the covers. At this it’s all rumors.
Still@theBAR
October 2nd, 2011
12:49 pm
No Chick that was sober wouldn’t drive him? Or a buddy?
Well he DID have a drivers license.
Show up for court it does matter.
File for a hearing Monday so you can keep your Driving Privileges until the court date Don’t add more crap to the situation.
Esaun
October 2nd, 2011
12:49 pm
Grown man gets dui, whats the news in that. Great game CW
Old Boy
October 2nd, 2011
12:51 pm
At the end of last year, I thought that Washington would be a real breakout star for the defense this year. Too bad that he made a bone-headed decision less than 24 hours after a game. I am surprised that these guys have enough energy or time to get in this kind of trouble during the season. On a side note to Beast, UF has done better this year than anyone thought and looked pretty competitive in the first part of the game. I think that Bama’s depth was the big difference because there is not a big drop off between number the fourth best and the 44th best on their roster.
IlliniDawg
October 2nd, 2011
12:52 pm
@Still@theBar: Yeah, had a good friend and one of my kids have to go through this, and if you complete all of the steps, education and counseling programs, community service, etc., this can be a valuable life lesson which has only limited long-term impact. It is the 2nd and 3rd time offenders who really get nailed.
Clayton
October 2nd, 2011
12:53 pm
Terrible news after a great night. Just stupidity.
Anon
October 2nd, 2011
12:53 pm
Well it was news when Evans got his DUI. It’s something that is reported more now than in our day, because most people finally figured out that others die when people drink and drive. At least there was no accident involved which would have been much more serious in his life.
IlliniDawg
October 2nd, 2011
12:53 pm
How hilarious is this? I’m reading this blog about DUI and there is a Wild Turkey ad playing in the sidebar!!!
Shakespeare
October 2nd, 2011
12:57 pm
Ah, Cornelius…I knew him well! To play, or not to play, that is the question. Wether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of Volunteers, and by opposing, end them, to die, to sleep no more…
Pete
October 2nd, 2011
12:57 pm
Here we go again! Lack of discipline on and off the field.
Chris
October 2nd, 2011
12:57 pm
its sucks to hear about this. He played so well. Hopefully its a only a one game suspension. But now we get to see ray drew finally!!!!
PaulPaul
October 2nd, 2011
12:57 pm
Beast
Wish more fans were like you. Always nice to hear other teams fans express intelligent opinions. That injury looked fairly serious that Brantley sustained. Really bad to have your quarterback hurt this early in the season. I am having my knee replaced in a week because of an old football injury. These things sometimes follow you the rest of your life.
Georgia seems to be winning ugly like our old teams used to do. The game with the Gators should be interesting. Hope you guys are at full strength. It will make for a better contest.
Barnhardt
October 2nd, 2011
12:57 pm
Jackson County is the biggest speed trap in the state. I’m scared to even drive by a liquor store there without getting pulled over.
georgiagirl
October 2nd, 2011
1:00 pm
Sounds like a lot of people who live in glass houses, throwing rocks. I am sure that a lot of us old folks, made some mistakes in our lifetime. And learned from them. Was he wrong Yes, but are we the courts No. So leave it to the coaches.
My Dad can whoop your dad
October 2nd, 2011
1:01 pm
he is not a minor so it is a personal issue
My Dad can whoop your dad
October 2nd, 2011
1:02 pm
and as for Beast, this isn’t a UF blog so no one cares that they got the brakes beat off of them.
Glasshouse
October 2nd, 2011
1:06 pm
I will throw no rocks…
Finchdawg
October 2nd, 2011
1:07 pm
Great. Here we go again.
Hit A Single
October 2nd, 2011
1:09 pm
Suspend his ass for a year. I couldn’t coach college football because kids are so damn sorry now. They don’t know what the term respsonsibility means nor do their parents.
Still@theBAR
October 2nd, 2011
1:10 pm
I will throw rocks……………..I did it…………..I paid for it……………and he needs to learn the lesson hard…………….if it is easy then it gets repeated…………..Do you really think Damon Evans getting caught was his first time doing everything he was Busted doing?
dawgfan
October 2nd, 2011
1:10 pm
What in the hell was he doing in Commerce? He should be kicked off the team for that alone.
mark
October 2nd, 2011
1:11 pm
@Rock and Roller, were you born totally stupid or did it just grow on you? D.U.I. kills.
Oh NO BOBO
October 2nd, 2011
1:15 pm
dawgfan
“What in the hell was he doing in Commerce?”
I agree. I lived in Athens for 3 years and only went to Commerce once. What was he thinking?????
Oh, well, Tennessee in Tennessee is always a game that makes me nervous. GATA Dawgs!
Bobo, please pass to Figgens and the RBs. Also, study the Alabama game for run attack. I don’t think Crowell is nearly as rugged as Richardson, but a lot of the running game looked good.
Can Murray run any option? We have Mason as a back up, so use Murray’s feet more. We can afford a little risk to stop the stupid multi-quarter slumps we have been getting in.
WDE
October 2nd, 2011
1:15 pm
Beast sorry about your QB, Bama is truly outstanding this year. The Bama/LSU game this year will be one for the ages if they show up healthy. If we don’t play two complete half’sthis week we have no shot at beating UT let alone the Gators down the road.
BufordTDawg
October 2nd, 2011
1:16 pm
Oh well. At least no one quit the team today. He will be suspended until the florida game and come back then when we need him.
Oh NO BOBO
October 2nd, 2011
1:16 pm
@mark
“D.U.I. Kills”
I agree, and it often kills more than the drunk driver.
TampaGator
October 2nd, 2011
1:18 pm
Beast from the East……
We you in THE SWAMP last night. I was. The Gators…..with the exception of the returned INT for a TD by the Bama LB…..was playing Bama well in the first half. Obviously, Bama had more expereince and was more talented…..but that INT and in injury to Brantley turned things ugly in the 4th quater. The Gators shut Bama down in the 3rd quater….but Driskel had no clue and his play led to the Gators getting tired and therefore those 14 4th quater points and the final lopsided score. The Gators were hopeless without Brantley at QB….or with a freshman at QB…..but Florida’s future in bright.
Summit Dawg
October 2nd, 2011
1:18 pm
Amen to “With Richt as your coach…….” I am disliking Richt more and more with each game!! Does he know how to go for it on 4th and short??? As many field goal attempts he calls on, at least show a little variety once in a while and fake a field goal……couldn’t do any more damage than missing them!!!!
Frank Lane
October 2nd, 2011
1:19 pm
I was so hoping we would have no arrests this year.
TampaGator
October 2nd, 2011
1:19 pm
Beast….
That should have read:
“Were you in THE SWAMP”
and
“Florida’s future is bright”
Still@theBAR
October 2nd, 2011
1:20 pm
@mark………………..in this day and time SEX kills too..LOL sad but true. The Govt. doesn’t want to stop DUI’s because it makes too damn much money.
Your car, cell phone, and other things can all be monitored without your knowledge, but they can’t put in a breathalizer so the car will not start? Yea right. that OnStar can be on anytime listening to what people are saying. your car can tell the Insurance company your driving habits and if you were speeding before a wreck, but they can’t keep a car from starting if you have had some drinks?
Mel
October 2nd, 2011
1:24 pm
DUI should get you kicked off the team.
flo-ri-duh
October 2nd, 2011
1:25 pm
Same old … same old. What’s next?
M.B.
October 2nd, 2011
1:26 pm
Maybe Coach Mark will make him write, “I will not drink and drive.” 50 or 60 times before reinstating him.
Randall "Pink" Floyd
October 2nd, 2011
1:27 pm
Demetre Baker was kicked off the team for his first-offense DUI. If Richt follows suit Washington is GONE.
Lil dawg
October 2nd, 2011
1:29 pm
How can you be so stupid!!!!
Why does this always happen to us, Coach Richt?
good dawg
October 2nd, 2011
1:31 pm
I agree Pink Floyd, he needs to go. Whats fair for one is fair for all.
DA MURF3
October 2nd, 2011
1:34 pm
some things neva change
Rock And Roller
October 2nd, 2011
1:34 pm
Chill Mark! More people die by clowns texting while driving and speeding than DUI! Dui wasn’t even a serious traffick offense until the Mid 1980’s when Madd formed. Someone should have formed DAMM(Drunks Against Mad Mothers}back then.
Preston
October 2nd, 2011
1:36 pm
Just curious why some on here seem to think this might not be true about Washington. Is there some reason you think this article is erroneous?
They Serve Gruel In Prison
October 2nd, 2011
1:36 pm
The kid plays his best game at UGA and celebrates……..ugggghhhh…….
Footballrules
October 2nd, 2011
1:37 pm
Whew! Finally! Was beginning to wonder if there were imposters playing over there in Clarke County this year. Everything back to normal…..all systems are go.
Preston
October 2nd, 2011
1:40 pm
LMAO! You go Rock And Roller!!! .08 is a freaking joke. I agree 100%. If the man was drunk then he deserves what he gets, but I know how silly a LOT of the DUI arrests are. It’s a revenue maker for the state and local gov’ts. How do you think all these small towns are building these elaborate city hall buildings nowadays? It’s not just tax revenue. They’re raking in big bucks from BS DUI fines. Like I said, if he was truly intoxicated, he needs to be punished but the .08 deal is terrible and unfair. I wonder if they’ll report what he blew. It would be interesting to know.
Police State
October 2nd, 2011
1:41 pm
Cornelius should not be removed from the team just as Mr. Baker should not have been. The police in the state of Georgia are out of control, and that’s a fact. I personally had to drive through two road blocks on the way back from the USC game a few weeks ago.
Fortunately, I had not been drinking. That didn’t stop the police at both road blocks from being accusatory, rude and extremely condescending. I feel sorry for Cornelius, but I do concede that drinking and driving is dangerous.
With that said, I’d rather be on a road full of drunks than have no rights, which is where Georgia seems to be headed.
Preston
October 2nd, 2011
1:42 pm
CMR should do like Meyer and Saban and make him serve his 1 game suspension against New Mexico State. It’s not like he killed someone. Geez.
boots
October 2nd, 2011
1:43 pm
Sit him for the Vols game and make him go to jail. Serves him right. DUI is stupid, and drunk drivers KILL people. He should know better and not let the team, his family and the community down.
GT
October 2nd, 2011
1:44 pm
We had 4 or 5 every month in my fraternity back in the day getting DUIs. Nothing to be proud of but one of these guys is a federal judge and another a prominate minister. What is very good Washington had a active driver’s license. When these guys are driving on expired driver’s licenses it shows a total premeditated thought process and some poor habits. I think Georgia has done a very commendable job of fixing this horrible problem as a whole. The fact they are a rural school which forces many of the students to drive through several rural countries and municipalities add to these problems. I dare say a black man driving in a rural county has some stronger odds of being trouble than most scenarios.
Johjn
October 2nd, 2011
1:44 pm
Kick his tail off the team. We have seen that the young guys can and will step for their chance to play for the DAWGS. There is no I in team, and his actions show he did not give a crap about how his actions would affect the TEAM!
gomdawg
October 2nd, 2011
1:44 pm
WASHINGTON,WHAT THE HELL WAS YOU THINKING
George Stein's Paralegal
October 2nd, 2011
1:45 pm
Not to make excuses for the kid, but since the traffic stop was for speeding this may not be as bad as it sounds. If he were swerving, failing to maintain lanes, it would suggest greater impairment. I am going to reserve judgment until I see the arrest report. Was he given field sobriety evaluations? Was an alcohol screening device used? Did he take the state’s test on the Intoxilyzer 5000? In some counties the officers are not the best trained on DUI……this could be reduced to a reckless driving………let’s wait and see……still, it was stupid to put himself in a position to be arrested……some people just cannot handle prospertiy and success.
A Mom in GA
October 2nd, 2011
1:46 pm
So many worried about the effect this will have on the team? How about showing concern for the citizens of Commerce and Jackson county who might have been a victim of a drunk driver. What a moron and and selfish person to think he is above the law!
Beast from the East
October 2nd, 2011
1:49 pm
Tampa Gator,
No, I wasn’t there. Was at home watching on the big screen. Started out great but I could tell early we wouldn’t be able to run and we were going to struggle stopping their running game. If we could have, then we would have had a chance because their passing game is suspect. That appears to be Bama’s only flaw. Looking forward to watching them play LSU on Nov. 5th. That will be a battle of heavyweights.
BARTENDER
October 2nd, 2011
1:49 pm
I TOLD HIM TO STOP AFTER HIS 15TH YELLOW JACKET SHOOTER!
Police State
October 2nd, 2011
1:51 pm
@ A Mom in GA
Way to jump to conclusions. Police are not infallible. Your line of “reasoning” is the problem. Don’t judge Cornelius. Remember, our legal system maintains his innocence until the state has proven him guilty in a court of law. He currently has the benefit of the doubt.
You call him a moron, but your post drips with a smug ignorance. Good day.
DoofusDawg
October 2nd, 2011
1:51 pm
@Rock and Roller, you’ve never had a family member or friend killed by a drunk driver. When that happens (and I do not wish it on anyone) you will have a different opinion. Or you are a misanthropic sociopath…
COACH DOOLEY OF TENNESSEE
October 2nd, 2011
1:51 pm
WE WERE BUYING THE SHOOTERS
nwfloridadawg fan
October 2nd, 2011
1:53 pm
unreal , he had a great game…we cannot keep losing players on defense.
Rock And Roller
October 2nd, 2011
1:56 pm
Right on Preston. I remeber when you had to register .12 to be charged for DUI in Georgia,then Madd pressured the govt. to lower it to .10 and then .08 which is way to low. Nobody is truly impaired at .08.
REAL DAWG'S N FALCONS FAN
October 2nd, 2011
1:57 pm
NO JUDGMENT HERE,JUST A PRAYER THAT HE LEARNED SOMETHING THAT HE CAN USE FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Bill
October 2nd, 2011
1:58 pm
Based on the Jefferson case at LSU and the Reid case at FSU he will probably get off with little more than a slap on the wrist. Character seems to be in low supply at some of the larger football factories.
Tony
October 2nd, 2011
2:00 pm
According to some media experts college players don’t have any money for dates and other things. If true how do they keep posting bond and get out of jail the next day after an arrest? This is the biggest I remember seeing but how does a poor collede student come up with $3500.00
Jiggy Smaha
October 2nd, 2011
2:01 pm
Obviously if a 22 year old is caught drinking and driving he should be tossed off the team and thrown out of school and maybe even castrated….Get a clue, people….It was a bad thing to do—it is not a capital offense…..and all you people who are castigating the kid and the coaches….now this is a serious question..when is the last time YOU had to make a decision that affects a person’s future?? Washington has a clean record…he made a mistake…there is a policy in place….10% of the schedule and get on with business…..and let ye who are without sin cast the first stone….without sin…not without “similar” sin…
azdawg
October 2nd, 2011
2:01 pm
I’m guessing this is his 1st offense so I hope they show some leniency. I’m sure he’s feeling regret and I hope CMR gives him a break as well. He’ll sit out a game and most likely it’ll be TN. Couldn’t happen at a worse time for both him and his team but live and learn.
Billy Jack
October 2nd, 2011
2:01 pm
Alabama law enforcement officers are well trained…the Auburn and Bama players never get DUI’s……
rodney
October 2nd, 2011
2:01 pm
REVEREND RAY – ITS YOUR TIME, BABY!
Yellow Stinger
October 2nd, 2011
2:03 pm
I guess this guy thought Georgia has just won the national championship. What an idiot but at least the best team in Georgia is ranked
Jiggy Smaha
October 2nd, 2011
2:03 pm
Tony…he pays 350 to a bondsman…dumb ass
Least from the East
October 2nd, 2011
2:04 pm
Anybody get the tag number of that truck?
Tech Guy
October 2nd, 2011
2:04 pm
The Concrete Pete – The only reason Georgia tech played a “drug trafficker” on the field was because some liberal pointy headed job who probably got his law degree in Athens issued a court order that mandated his return.
You can always count on two things from dawgs – misinformation and dawg poop.
G
October 2nd, 2011
2:06 pm
You ready Mr Drew?
Big Wally Butts
October 2nd, 2011
2:08 pm
Interesting to read the diverse comments. If you have never been the victum of overly aggressive police and you are judgemental by nature (as if you never do anything wrong yourself), you seem to think execution is in order. But the other extreme listed here is carpe diem and let the chips fall where they may. In other words, there should be no retribution or responsibility for our actions.
I suspect that the answer lies in the middle as usual. I am sure that the athletic department at UGA will do the right thing.
GwinnettDad
October 2nd, 2011
2:09 pm
As long as the Dawgs attract players that don’t give a damn about the team, the Dawgs will continue to be mediocre. I don’t care how good this player is supposed to be, sit himi down for the rest of the season or fire him from the team. If we don’t have a coach that will do that, then we need another coach. Think Saban or Miles would let this selfish irresponsible jerk play for them?
Jiggy Smaha
October 2nd, 2011
2:09 pm
Tech Guy,,,,,the pointy headed judge reinstated him to the team…your AD and Coach put him on the field….get off your high horse…..
FBYJ
October 2nd, 2011
2:09 pm
The sad thing about this story is that it appeared on the same day that a golf team member at the University of West Georgia was hit and killed by a drunk driver. I pray that parents, coaches, and even fans would encourage their students not to drink … but if they DO drink, then DON’T DRIVE!
G
October 2nd, 2011
2:11 pm
Tech Guy,
The court order said he had to play or return to the team. We own you
Mark PRicht
October 2nd, 2011
2:11 pm
cant blame he boy for going out and celebrating a win, it dont happen that often
Big Wally Butts
October 2nd, 2011
2:12 pm
Tony. – he was released on a property bond, not cash.
sheepdawg
October 2nd, 2011
2:12 pm
I’m aghast!! CMR only recruits top notch 5 star citizens!! Has this ever happened before in UGA athletic history?
Mark PRicht
October 2nd, 2011
2:12 pm
oh and he was following the great leadership of your old AD
Rock And Roller
October 2nd, 2011
2:12 pm
Yellow Stinger Richt owns Georgia Tech as we have whipped the Jackets 9 0f 10 games under Richt. That will soon be 10 of 11 and we will end up higher rated than Tech as we run thru the rest of the schedule and whip Bama for the SEC Title in HotLanta.
Mark PRicht
October 2nd, 2011
2:18 pm
hey roller, we know what you are rolling, mutts wouldnt score on BAMA, in fact wouldnt reach the 50…murray would be out first quarter…now we know why they are the dream team, cause you are dreaming…Bama would kill Boise, how did that go for the mutts
7576DAWG
October 2nd, 2011
2:18 pm
Two beers will get a man as big as Washington to the legal limit if you drink them right after the other. If he was dumb enough to volunteer to blow into the gauge there is no way he will be able to fight it. I have a feeling his reading was a lot higher than .08 and that will determine how CMR will handle it. If this is the first time CMR has every had an issue with Cornelius then he will get his normal 1 game suspension and the courts will take care of the rest. Hugh fine and community service and D.U.I. school for a month and his Insurance premium will be outrageous if he keeps his licenses. CMR doesn’t need to get carried away with a punishment because Washington just screwed himself enough without CMR having to do much. Now if it was his second offense that would be different.
Yeah, It's just a DUI
October 2nd, 2011
2:19 pm
It ain’t all that, what’s the big deal, at least GA won, GO DOGS!
The Georgia State Patrol said Matthew Benjamin Dyas, 20, was killed when a 2006 Nissan Maxima turned into his path on Lovvorn Road.
Gloria Faith Dupree, 23, from Allenhurst, is charged with first degree vehicular homicide and DUI, said the GSP’s Gordy Wright. She is in custody at the Carroll County jail.
The Truth
October 2nd, 2011
2:24 pm
GA Tech Lies & Cheats & Everyone knows it. Tech plays major drug dealers. LOL!
GwinnettDad
October 2nd, 2011
2:26 pm
This off the field behavior DOES show up on the field when the chips are down. It’s one thing to be young and stupid and get a DUI, it’s another thing to be a spoiled prima donna DURING THE SEASON and showing that he doesn’t really give a damn about the TEAM. To play for any top college program is an incredible privilege – give that privilege to somebody who deserves it. Washington obviously doesn’t.
Mark PRicht
October 2nd, 2011
2:26 pm
hey TRUTH….Thruts is this article is about mutt player arrested nothing bout tech…truth is ura DA
hotdawg
October 2nd, 2011
2:28 pm
Glad Robinson is back! University policy for a first-time offender is 10 percent of the regular season, meaning Washington could miss at least one game, but Richt often rounds DUI suspensions up to two games, depending on the details of the individual case.
Muskrat Watcher
October 2nd, 2011
2:29 pm
The gators really picked a psycho for a coach didn’t they? I haven’t seen a teenage drug crazed punk act like this moron when things don’t go his way, esp with the refs.Its a shame they haven’t the ba**s to throw him out of a game.
oldbird
October 2nd, 2011
2:30 pm
I would be willing to bet that 85% of the posters on here have been guilty of DUI, and only 5% caught..
Diandra M.
October 2nd, 2011
2:31 pm
I understand that Cornelius made a dumb move, but NONE of you have the right to judge him. I know him personally, and he’s a great guy. EVERYONE makes mistakes. I’m glad that he and no one else was hurt.
Mark PRicht
October 2nd, 2011
2:33 pm
oldbird what does that mean? if you dont get caught its okay?
Wrecker
October 2nd, 2011
2:33 pm
Thank goodness Mr. Washington did not have an accident and seriously injure himself or someone else. That would have really ruined his life. He is young and will hopefully learn from his mistake. We probably should not hold athletes to a higher standard, but the truth is that we do because they represent our universities. Joe Fraternity could get his 3rd DUI in a month but would not reflect on his school the same way that a D1 athlete does.
Rock And Roller
October 2nd, 2011
2:34 pm
PRicht we would whip Bama as Heisman Trophy Candidate Crowell would rush for 200 yards plus and Bama would be lucky to score against our vaunted defense.
John
October 2nd, 2011
2:34 pm
@With Richt…Just how did Richt ruin his life?? He is starting at a SEC school, had a great game, and is a future pro. Sounds like Richt and his staff have prepared him to be a millionaire. Yea…Richt really ruined his life. Get a clue dude
olddawg
October 2nd, 2011
2:35 pm
Another four star athlete with a one star brain. Not only did he let himself down but he let his whole team down as well. When is Georgia going to start getting smarter athletes.
klytus
October 2nd, 2011
2:36 pm
@Roaddawg80 “Just when things seem to get rolling. I will pass judgement until we no for sure. I just hope it is someone else.” no for sure? You must have went to UGA with grammar skills such as these.
ugay bendoverstein
October 2nd, 2011
2:36 pm
oh! no’s this is a tragedy. yall’s all a bunch of pos’s. get a life and quit humpin’ the neighbor’s cat.
truth serum
October 2nd, 2011
2:36 pm
If this were any other SEC school save Vanderbilt, this wouldn’t be a big deal.
Mark PRicht
October 2nd, 2011
2:36 pm
Rock and Roller smoke on brother just dont drive or you will be the yopic of conversation too
Figure out how to beat SC before you take on Bama
Mark PRicht
October 2nd, 2011
2:37 pm
TOPIC
oldbird
October 2nd, 2011
2:37 pm
@Mark PRicht. Not at all. Just saying lets not boot him. He probably has redeeming qualities and will learn from this stupid act. My point was that a lot of people are bashing a young man, who have probably been just as guilty countless times. Yes, punishment is due, but lets not go crazy. That is why we have courts.
Mark PRicht
October 2nd, 2011
2:42 pm
oldbird…I agree, I am taking my shots as a smart^^s but truth is how many 22 year olds were arrrested last night for DUI, but the atheletes are the ones that make the paper
go42
October 2nd, 2011
2:42 pm
Just another stupid doggie. The exit for Preacher Richt becomes clearer. He can’t see who he’s recruiting for his own religion. Some guys are just bad eggs. Richt needs to spend a few years overseas as a missionary. The mans hypocrisy is nauseating.
Jim Tressel
October 2nd, 2011
2:44 pm
CMR same justice for all. Please don’t destroy my office before you leave for the unemployment line.
Wrecker
October 2nd, 2011
2:45 pm
Their arrests make the news because we hold athletes to a higher standard. He has no excuse for driving under the influence. I am not saying we should throw him in jail for 10 years and kick him off the team. I am merely saying that this is a big deal and those of you excusing this should be ashamed.
da brat
October 2nd, 2011
2:45 pm
all yall’s white rednecks with your uga hats and dip circles love to cheer for young, black men in jock-straps.
Texas Dawg
October 2nd, 2011
2:46 pm
Sit him the rest of the year!
Drew it’s time for you to step to the plate!
If Wasahington stays clean he can again compete next year………
Hines Ward
October 2nd, 2011
2:47 pm
Oops on my part – I told you that I would drive.
oldbird
October 2nd, 2011
2:47 pm
Heck, I got one when I was 24, in 1989. Crawled in a bottle after my Dad died. Thankfully I did not have an accident and kill someone, but it was a real wakeup call for me. Got me back on track.
Lisa
October 2nd, 2011
2:49 pm
A UGA football player in trouble with the law? Surely not.
Ramo
October 2nd, 2011
2:49 pm
Had my first and only DUI as a 22 yr old college student. Lessoned learned, now 1 beer with my dinner and I’m done. Live and learn!
stud munchhoesen
October 2nd, 2011
2:55 pm
i take a roadie everywhere, been drivin’ drunk for 25 yrs., course i’m white so the po-po don’t mess with me.
Cell Mate
October 2nd, 2011
2:56 pm
LOL he cried like a little girl too.
Leg Humping Mutts Stink
October 2nd, 2011
2:56 pm
Drunken scum…
Seriously
October 2nd, 2011
2:58 pm
Maybe you guys should look into running that high school offense that GT runs. They are having pretty good luck with it!
TeeeHeee
Tony
October 2nd, 2011
2:58 pm
Jiggy the article stated 3500.00. I guess he only has to pay 10%? Then where did this poor student get that much? My point is some claim these athletes should be paid because they are poor but they always have a way to get what ever is needed to get out of jail. As I understand it this is money thrown away since they never see it again. I guess I am a “dumb ass” about this type thing since I have never had the experience of being thrown in jail. May be you have so you know it all. Talk about a Dumb Ass.
HALLE BERRY
October 2nd, 2011
2:59 pm
TOLD HIM TO CALL A TAXI , GUESS I WILL GO AFTER CROWELL NEXT…I AM A JACKETS FAN….LOVE WHEN DAVID JUSTICE AND I WOULD GO TO GAMES BEFORE FIST FIGHTS.
DoofusDawg
October 2nd, 2011
3:00 pm
Wow! It’s about beating Tech now. More will come out about this incident in the hours/days to come. I’ll try and stay neutral until then.
DUI is serious! Do you really think it helps the family of the victim if the driver blew legal or not? Are you serious?
How about having a “no driving after even one sip” policy? There’s no middle ground about this issue! Don’t Drink and Drive! It Kills!
oneolddawg
October 2nd, 2011
3:00 pm
I can only assume CMR will investigate all the facts this week since we have Tennessee…and suspend him for a game next week since we play Vanderbilt….
its that integrity thing you know…lol
Mr. SEC
October 2nd, 2011
3:00 pm
New Mexico State better choice now! Richt needs to ne sure he sits him out the right game. 10% is 10%, Richt gets to choice of which game, he doesn’t need to get stupid right now!
DoofusDawg
October 2nd, 2011
3:04 pm
Techies, not a time to talk crapola!
Meaney Mouse
October 2nd, 2011
3:04 pm
RESISTANCE IS FUTILE /(*..*)\
Kobie
October 2nd, 2011
3:08 pm
This is a serious offense and if true he should sit for however many games the school decides. But to anyone who blames Coach Richt for this, why? I know he has spoken to the players about this. Thw coach is not at fault it is the individual. These young man need to realize that you have to think before doing something. Whatever happened to drinking in your apartment like everyone else. This is a blow to the team and they need to realize team comes first.
Dawg stranded in Alabama
October 2nd, 2011
3:08 pm
The kid may be a good footballer, but this is just dumb, dumb, dumb. Lotsa kids today do it, so it’s not just footballers, but that doesn’t make it any less stupid.