3 players dismissed by Georgia for team rules violations
ATHENS — Three players have been kicked off the Georgia football team for an undisclosed violation of team rules.
UGA coach Mark Richt announced this morning that defensive back Nick Marshall, wide receiver Sanford Seay and defensive back Chris Sanders have been dismissed from the team. All three are freshmen and were members of Georgia’s 2011 “Dream Team” recruiting class.
The school did not address what precipitated the dismissals.
“It’s a privilege to play college football and to be a part of this team and University,” Richt said in a statement. “Along with that privilege comes certain responsibilities. Mistakes were made, and part of our job is helping them learn from mistakes. Going forward, we are committed to assisting them find opportunities where they can continue their education.”
Marshall’s high school coach, Mark Ledford, was reached by the AJC this morning.
“I don’t want to comment on what Nick did,” said Ledford, head football coach at Wilcox County High. “All I’ll say is I’ve been informed he is going to be released from UGA. As far as the details, I’d rather wait and see what Georgia is going to say officially.”
Marshall, a former AJC Super 11 player, was expected to play a significant role in Georgia’s secondary next season. He played sparingly as a cornerback and nickelback and extensively on special teams as a true freshman last season. A four-star prospect as a guard, he was also expected to join the Bulldogs’ basketball team at some point.
“There were going to be a lot of opportunities for him,” Ledford said. “It’s a shame he’s wasting those opportunities at Georgia. He’s going to have to accept the consequences and hopefully learn from them.”
Sanders, an all-state safety at Tucker, played in the first three games for Georgia before being sidelined with an injury the remainder of the season. He was expected to have four years remaining and contribute in the secondary.
Seay, who is from Leesburg, was redshirted last season, while Sanders, who is from Tucker, played in the first three games before missing the remainder of the season because of injury.
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intheknow is silly
February 3rd, 2012
11:36 am
Intheknow,
Look at the draft #’s since Saban arrived at Bama. Not that it really matters to us, but Bama is THE SEC leader in recent NFL draft signings. We ‘Bama fans like crystal footballs. You can go to rolltide.com and view our titles since CMR can’t seem to win one for you UGA fans
Truth Teller
February 3rd, 2012
11:37 am
What ever they did would have been buried at AL.
RedandBlackDAWG
February 3rd, 2012
11:37 am
It appears these three, if guilty of the same thing, had their own little mafia going. I think Forrest Gump said it best, “Stupid is as stupid does”. They threw away an great opportunity here.
Tony
February 3rd, 2012
11:37 am
Good for Coach Richt. Discipline comes from the top and will only strengthen the team. No coach can predict how young men will act once in college, Just Sayin, so you must have a crystal ball or, perhaps, are just jealous.
Bammer
February 3rd, 2012
11:37 am
If 22 SEC titles and 14 National Titles is considered mediocre then what does that make UGA’s program?
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:37 am
To all Bama fans
February 3rd, 2012
11:36 am
You do know your program was littered with mediocrity before Saban arrived? Keep riding on your high horse while you can because he won’t retire there. Hell, he might even go to Auburn!
12 NATIONAL TITLES is pretty nice mediocrity.
I know you wish he would leave, but even your UGA alumni at Alabama do not want to leave. KS..
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:38 am
ryan
February 3rd, 2012
11:16 am
Will not be on the hot seat for this that is just stupid
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:39 am
That was “12 TITLES ” Before Saban arrived
Truth Teller
February 3rd, 2012
11:39 am
Anyone who thinks this type of crap doesn’t go on at schools that recruit the same players is a naive person. Some schools just hide it….See current champ and former champ.
The Grinch
February 3rd, 2012
11:40 am
Bammer
February 3rd, 2012
11:37 am
“…14 National Titles…”
Why not add a #14 to this list:
http://outkickthecoverage.com/alabama-football-argument-ends-in-stabbing.php
ADMan
February 3rd, 2012
11:40 am
How old are you Monkey?…11? 12?….you post like someone who doesn’t have many friends….I can tell that you’ve never played football or managed people just by the things you post…..That clock punching is a bitch isn’t it?….You live your life through Saban. Which room of your house or appartment have you erected his shrine in. Probably the bathroom cause I’m convinced thats where you spend most of your time!LOLLOLLOL
King Gator
February 3rd, 2012
11:40 am
Has Commings been kicked too?
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:40 am
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:18 am
Dumbest post of the day!
Bama and good education?????? ahhahahahahahaha go try that one out a comedy club bc thats the only time those things can be in the same sentence. You dont hear about it at bama bc $atan$ bag men take care of it.
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:41 am
The national champions- 2 bcs titles in 3 years
February 3rd, 2012
11:18 am
ahahahahah 2nd tier???? you mean bama this year right bc they wont finish better than 3rd in the west
Bammer
February 3rd, 2012
11:42 am
If TDF is Magna Cum Laude like he says the rest of you UGA grads should just burn your diplomas right now.
Terry
February 3rd, 2012
11:42 am
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:02 am
Wish you had oversigned now don’t you!
————————————————————————–
No Monkey, I don’t, because unlike you I have morals, something Saban does not have, and undoubtedly you either, if you think what Saban does to those kids is right, stop, and think for a moment, how you would feel if it was you, or your kid on national signing day, you are ready to sign with Bama, and they tell you that you no longer have a scholarship, because another kid just committed, when you had been committed for a year.
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:42 am
Mediocrity is:
In your 8th, 9th, 10th year at a SEC school, with the 4th best high school talent in the country, with 5 first round NFL draft picks, with top 10 recruiting classes for 8 years finishing with a losing record, losing every big game, losing to a Colorado team who did fire their coach, losing to a UCF team in your 9th year, and losing to every ranked team you played with the exception of Auburn, that is what is mediocrity looks like up close and personal.
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:42 am
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:20 am
If i am so clueless then where are your facts to disprove my post???? yea didnt think so run along little clown.
The Grinch
February 3rd, 2012
11:42 am
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:39 am
And let’s look at that impressive list of NCs:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/70154-alabamas-12-mythical-national-championships
Take out the non-consensus NCs and you’re in the low single digits.
Brainiac(Dawg for life/Richt fan for life)
February 3rd, 2012
11:42 am
@ Stanley in Marietta:
You are almost revealing the “Trent Richardson” contract. Unmarried, several illigitimate kids BUT it’s okay. He is a helluva football player and his mama was really enjoying getting paid to babysit her “grand/illigitimate/children”. Is Bama a great institute or what??????????
Some of you appear to be overlooking the fact that LSU has welcomed Mettenberger, who was also booted by CMR, acouple of years ago. Apparently some teams will take ANYBODY regardless but who in their right mind would take in a thief who stole from his friends/teamates…………………………………………….wonder where that $500 came from though?
Joe
February 3rd, 2012
11:43 am
Just doing things the “Georgia way” Lol. Go Dwags!
Bammer
February 3rd, 2012
11:43 am
Yeah they’re ALL made up NC’s right Grinch? The only legit ones are from 1942 and 1980. Boy, those were the days.
The Grinch
February 3rd, 2012
11:44 am
Monkey
What an appropriate name for a Saban worshipping fan of Mulligan U.
BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:44 am
The Bear
February 3rd, 2012
11:21 am
U dont have 14 titles. you cant claim titles when you finish 22 in the polls like 3 of the bama “titles” hahahaha keep thinking that though!
Paul Johnson
February 3rd, 2012
11:44 am
Can I get their parents phone numbers? Thanks.
ADMan
February 3rd, 2012
11:44 am
Monkey…I got two words for you…..La. Monroe….selective memory huh?
Bammer
February 3rd, 2012
11:45 am
1980
•Failed U.S. Rescue Attempt to Save Hostages in Tehran
•John Lennon Assassinated
•Mount St. Helens Erupts
•Pac-Man Video Game Released
•Rubik’s Cube Becomes Popular
•Ted Turner Establishes CNN
The Grinch
February 3rd, 2012
11:45 am
Bammer
February 3rd, 2012
11:43 am
The truth does hurt, doesn’t it?
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:45 am
Nat’l Champ Club AU, Bama, LSU, UF
February 3rd, 2012
11:22 am
spoken like a true moron. Keep it up fun to laugh at your stupid comments!
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:45 am
Terry
February 3rd, 2012
11:42 am
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:02 am
Wish you had oversigned now don’t you!
————————————————————————–
No Monkey, I don’t, because unlike you I have morals, something Saban does not have, and undoubtedly you either, if you think what Saban does to those kids is right, stop, and think for a moment, how you would feel if it was you, or your kid on national signing day, you are ready to sign with Bama, and they tell you that you no longer have a scholarship, because another kid just committed, when you had been committed for a year.
That is why your program is not winning and that is why he gets paid 5 million a year to make those tough decisions. I do not think anyone will be wondering about him next year or the year after that when Saban and his players are holding that BCS trophy over their heads.
It is about winning and making sure those kids get an education while they are on campus. It is a business, and television made it a business, run it like one.
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it
February 3rd, 2012
11:45 am
Penal Colony…
tim
February 3rd, 2012
11:46 am
Hang on to your wallets at UGA games. There might be players in the stands.
The Grinch
February 3rd, 2012
11:47 am
Just let the Mulligan U fans run with their claims of 14 NCs as it makes their lives so more meaningful. Add to that the this number also equals the number of teeth in most Mulligan U fan’s mouths.
BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:47 am
Mark
February 3rd, 2012
11:23 am
Wow really dumb. We dont need to make room we have open schollys for JUCOs. So wrong on that.
and had starters done this they would be gone 2. Just a dumb statement all the way around
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:47 am
ADMan
February 3rd, 2012
11:44 am
Monkey…I got two words for you…..La. Monroe….selective memory huh?
Saban’s first year at Alabama…wow…not his 9th and 10th year at Alabama.
Richt has gotten worse, and he won with Donnan’s players…just face the facts ….
Thanks for playing….1st year loss or 10th year loss…big difference.
Bammer
February 3rd, 2012
11:47 am
It’s such a priviledge to play at UGA I will risk my whole career for $500.
Bammer
February 3rd, 2012
11:48 am
Good one Grinch! Please hurry with the trailer, sister sleeping, and other classics!
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it
February 3rd, 2012
11:48 am
Even if Bama doesn’t have 14 titles, they still matched UGA’s pitiful existence in the last 3 years.
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:48 am
UGA fans are just running out of excuses…..
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:49 am
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:27 am
Failings?? so going to 4 SECCG and winning 2 is failing??? go tell that SC they would die to get back to the dome.
Dont talk about things you know nothing about which is football.
Brainiac(Dawg for life/Richt fan for life)
February 3rd, 2012
11:49 am
@ Monkey:
What was the name of that small highschool that Bama lost to.3 or 4 years ago?????…………………………..and Lord help us Saban The Dwarf was HC.
I heard The Sabe was unsuccessful in getting that statistic EXPUNGED from the records
To all Bama fans
February 3rd, 2012
11:50 am
You say 14 titles, everyone besides Bama fans says 9 or 10. How many titles has your pro sports teams won? Oh wait, there’s no city that’s worth having one there….
Red Pants
February 3rd, 2012
11:50 am
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:42 am
Mediocrity is:
In your 8th, 9th, 10th year at a SEC school, with the 4th best high school talent in the country, with 5 first round NFL draft picks, with top 10 recruiting classes for 8 years finishing with a losing record, losing every big game, losing to a Colorado team who did fire their coach, losing to a UCF team in your 9th year, and losing to every ranked team you played with the exception of Auburn, that is what is mediocrity looks like up close and personal.
OUCH. I can’t even argue with that. It really is completely unacceptable. It’s a shame that you really do have to over-sign to get into real contention. I’m not hating on Bama when I say that either, they’re just playing the game for what it is. To each his own.
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it
February 3rd, 2012
11:50 am
The penal colony does not have the discipline or dedication to support a championship football team. Keep waiting on the next Herschel. Until then, you’re Mississippi State.
UGA – discernment in recruiting = football delinquents « I Dream of Realty
February 3rd, 2012
11:50 am
[...] UGA dismisses players again. Really? I dream of realty, but I also dream of UGA having one year go by without a player arrest for a major criminal offense or dismissal of players for behavior related offenses. I don’t know what led to this particular situation but in general I have some advice for UGA’s recruiting team. [...]
The Rest of the SEC
February 3rd, 2012
11:50 am
That “Dream Team” from a year ago with losing these guys and Crowell’s antics isn’t looking so great anymore.
Only the UGA fanbase celebrates National Titles on National Signing Day.
Right TDF?
Technically Correct
February 3rd, 2012
11:50 am
Wasn’t Nick Marshall a last minute, surprise switch from Tech to UGA when he was recruited? I can’t help but wonder how things would have worked out had he stuck with Tech. Would he be getting dismissed from Tech for violations of team rules or would he have excelled in Tech’s program and environment? It’s always sad to see wasted potential, no matter what team is involved. Hopefully, he will mature and grow from this expereince.
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:51 am
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:29 am
ahahhahahaha really bc that was a top 5 class. thanks for showing you stupidity for us all to laugh at and mock!
The Tide is rolling and nothing can stop it
February 3rd, 2012
11:51 am
Even if Bama doesn’t have 14 titles, they still matched UGA’s pitiful existence in the last 3 years.
Face!
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:51 am
14 Titles
February 3rd, 2012
11:31 am
Bama doesnt have 14 so……