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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UGA Insider
February 3rd, 2012
11:19 am
UGA Football has been a train wreck since the “Kentucky Kiss”. Other than our GT win but that’s not saying much.
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:19 am
The national champions- 2 bcs titles in 3 years
February 3rd, 2012
10:58 am
Thats what happens when there is 10K ppl in a little space that has 10 trashcans. Its the universities fault for not putting more trash cans and porta potties out there for use on game days.
2 arrests since the end of 2010 season.
Every team has player problems.
Those are rival games and I loved the taunting of those clowns (AU, UF) Thought they were great displays of STFU
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:20 am
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:16 am
Big Crimson 75
February 3rd, 2012
10:55 am
ahahahhaha then why did JJ pick us over Bama as well as JHC and many others. Bama got 4 good one from this state this year the other we didnt even want or offer.
And FYI Foster will flip to UGA. Matthews ratted him out in an ESPN interview. And Foster told him to quit snitching on him.
As for BG take him he got destroyed in his all star game and wouldnt have played for 2 years at UGA. He will get lost on Bamas bench and never play.
You are clueless:
Alabama- business like atmosphere
UGA- Where is the party?
WDE
February 3rd, 2012
11:20 am
@The national champions- 2 bcs titles in 3 years yeah we all have morons in the gene pool… er fan base, as I just posted most bama fans would like to punch Updykes lights out..
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:21 am
The national champions- 2 bcs titles in 3 years
February 3rd, 2012
11:00 am
That was Felton, never liked him and Fox is much better. Every school has problems, but keep saying its only UGA. Tech had a similar problem but Hewitt covered it up with kids taking tests for his players.
Old Blind Dawg
February 3rd, 2012
11:21 am
Ryan what in the hell are you talking about? How does dismissing three players (one of which has NFL talent) show a lack of discipline?
Are you that dumb or simply a troll relishing in a rival having to make a tough decision? My hope is that the three of them realize their mistake and move on to a successful life of good citizenship.
Dumb Bammer
February 3rd, 2012
11:21 am
I’m a Bama fan and like 95% of out fanbase, I’ve never been to the school other than to attend a game and even then I had to put the family truck in hock or sell blood and semen just to afford the dang ticket. Needless to say, I’m posting this from the local library and getting all of my big words from the dictionary that I stole.
The Bear
February 3rd, 2012
11:21 am
@monty call it what you want this story should have never got out of the locker room. Should have been handled in house period!
Roll Tide! 14 National Championships
See if you can guess who I am
February 3rd, 2012
11:21 am
WDE you are sounding suprisingly rational today. You feelin’ alright?
Dumb Bammer
February 3rd, 2012
11:22 am
But none of that matter be-cause we’s the Champeens. Ye-haw!
Nat'l Champ Club AU, Bama, LSU, UF
February 3rd, 2012
11:22 am
Ugay fans please shut-up about ANYTHING until you guys can win a national championship and I seriously doubt that will happen under richt’s direction. You even lost your last 2 bowl games!!! You guys have more mouth than any set of fans in the country but have absolutely nothing to back it up. Beleive me bulldog nation when I say NOBODY remembers your 1980 national chmpionship except maybe vince dooley. Your program is a step above KY, Van and Miss state. Maybe, just maybe one day you guys will join the sec elite by winning a national championship. Until then guys Shut-Up! You have nothing to talk about.
intheknow
February 3rd, 2012
11:22 am
Monkey…you do know that Georgia has placed more players in the NFL than Alabama over the past ten years don’t you…its not even close…what a joke your post is…a real Bama fan, trailor trash, redneck, no fact post…but thats what we’ve come to expect from Bama fans.
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:23 am
Big Crimson 75
February 3rd, 2012
11:05 am
Funny coming from a school that has been on probation twice in a decade or so and just had a former player arrested less than a month after the season ended. Guess Satans reach only lasts while in school.
Red Pants
February 3rd, 2012
11:23 am
The national champions- 2 bcs titles in 3 years
February 3rd, 2012
11:18 am
Well, you seem to concern yourself with this “2nd tier program” quite a bit judging by the amount of time you spend on our blog.
ugaDAWG
February 3rd, 2012
11:23 am
Players kicked off of one team should not be allowed to compete against that team while playing for an opponent in the future. Bonner at Tennessee, Mettenberger at LSU, and now these three, should not be allowed on the field agsinst Georgia in future games. The NCAA needs to address this issue.
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:23 am
The national champions- 2 bcs titles in 3 years
February 3rd, 2012
11:18 am
“I’m sure the guys over at al.com rip UGA and other schools surrounding the lovely state of Alabama.”
No. Not really. You rarely if ever read about UGA football at al.com. UGA football is largely irrelevant in the state of Alabama. When the last 3 national titles have resided in the state of Alabama why in the hell would anyone concern themselves with a middling 2nd tier program like UGA? Why?
You will very very rarely ever read an article on Al.COM with a negative spin on UGA, or Florida or Tennessee. The blood over there is drawn from the two schools from within the state of Alabama.
Unlike on here where Carvell is just a UGA “shill”.
The national champions- 2 bcs titles in 3 years
February 3rd, 2012
11:23 am
Gotta go. See you dawg losers later. Gonna enjoy a day off. Maybe watch the replay of the bcs title game, then go have some afternoon margaritas, then go nab me one a them dumb dawg girls that gradiated from UGA.
Mark
February 3rd, 2012
11:23 am
This is just Richt’s way of doing what Saban does – had to have some room for these new 4 & 5 Star recruits. If they had been starters, he would be suspending them for the first game and nurturing them to become men.
Stupid Racists
February 3rd, 2012
11:23 am
Observer
February 3rd, 2012
11:05 am
My daughter attends Alabama because she couldn’t get in Georgia because she “only” had a 3.45 gpa in high school. She tells me that most of the football players at Alabama smoke dope and spend most of their time trying to pick up white girls. Drinking and other violatins go
unpunished and overlooked and Saban and his coaches look the other way. Too bad…I thought Saban had some class but it appears he’s only out for himself. It will catch up with him one day soon.
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What does the race of the girls have to do with anything? Are you a racist or something? News flash: people can date whoever they want you redneck.
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 3rd, 2012
11:24 am
I like TECH Cheerleaders better than the Muscle dWag cheerleader.
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=ramblin+wreck&hl=en&sa=X&rlz=1C2CHFX_enUS448&biw=1366&bih=643&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=SBuphw8HT7KgKM:&imgrefurl=http://community.foxsports.com/jayhawk17/gallery/view_gallery.one%3Fpid%3D96328009&docid=CmLwX4T0KyJU6M&imgurl=http://fast1.onesite.com/community.foxsports.com/user/jayhawk17/jayhawk17s_album/810c69e69bbfb105f61ee25d5c6fb213.jpg%253Fv%253D151200&w=336&h=450&ei=tAUrT9SgK4O42wWtwrD0Dg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=662&vpy=272&dur=14&hovh=260&hovw=194&tx=111&ty=153&sig=102314615073596656726&page=1&tbnh=128&tbnw=91&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:17,s:0
Hey NOW!
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:24 am
hahaha
February 3rd, 2012
11:05 am
actually its bc all he did was push her face away from his so he could walk away from the situation. But keep believeing what the aJC prints
ugaDAWG
February 3rd, 2012
11:25 am
Why are there so many Alabama redneck fans on this Georgia blog?
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:25 am
intheknow
February 3rd, 2012
11:22 am
Monkey…you do know that Georgia has placed more players in the NFL than Alabama over the past ten years don’t you…its not even close…what a joke your post is…a real Bama fan, trailor trash, redneck, no fact post…but thats what we’ve come to expect from Bama fans.
Not since Saban arrive. Check your numbers. ESPN did a piece on it last week. After this years draft Saban’s Alabama will have up to as many as 8 more players in the NFL than any other school in the conference….check it out.
Not saying that UGA is not doing a good job of getting players to the NFL, but Mark Richt’s job is not to get players to the NFL, it is to win Titles..How’s that been going lately?
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:26 am
See if you can guess who I am
February 3rd, 2012
11:05 am
And you have lost! thnaks for playing
FYI you lose when all you can say is something about spelling. Sorry not going to spell check blog comments moron.
See if you can guess who I am
February 3rd, 2012
11:26 am
Is this a riddle ugaDAWG? I give.
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:27 am
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:09 am
One person that was considered a part of the dream team, but keep trying loser
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:27 am
ugaDAWG
February 3rd, 2012
11:25 am
Why are there so many Alabama redneck fans on this Georgia blog?
The better question is” Why are there so many rednecks who accept the failings of Mark Richt over the past 5 years?
Dog Mo
February 3rd, 2012
11:27 am
they can transfer to auburn or tennessee–they take anyone with a pulse who is good.
kingster
February 3rd, 2012
11:28 am
I am a huge Tech fan, but I hate to see any kid kicked out of school when they could have prevented it and just do the right thing, we had the same problem from our starting OT-Smith, I hope the kids can learn from their mistake and find a place to play, but most of all get their education, thats what its should really be ALL about (the education).
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:28 am
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:27 am
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:09 am
One person that was considered a part of the dream team, but keep trying loser
You mean the:
“DRAMA TEAM”..that is all it has been since they signed….
Arrogance
February 3rd, 2012
11:29 am
Georgia—lucky to beat lowly vanderbilt, didn’t beat any good teams all year, lost to an average mich state team, but with the arrogance of Alabama. Amazing!!
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:29 am
Your “Dream Team” is an Average recruiting class at Alabama, Florida and Florida St.
brad
February 3rd, 2012
11:29 am
They flunked out. it happens. Get over it.
Get it right
February 3rd, 2012
11:29 am
Seay was from LEESBURG, not “Leesville”. Do some research.
ADMan
February 3rd, 2012
11:31 am
Monkey after reading your posts on this blog one thing is crystal clear you are what your name implies!
tony
February 3rd, 2012
11:31 am
So Mr Richt sent the sick away to satisfy ungodly people:
Mark 2:17
On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
He will recieve his reward in full and so will uga: Galatian 6:7,8
14 Titles
February 3rd, 2012
11:31 am
Bama’s reloading for #15 in 2012 or 2013—Saban wants more titles!
Red Pants
February 3rd, 2012
11:31 am
I love how you guys picked the comment I made about al.com out of my post and didn’t address the fantastic point I made about the AJC writers being op-ed columnists for a Georgia paper. But then again, logic seems to escape most of you.
#NetRecruitRankings
February 3rd, 2012
11:32 am
Perhaps there should be a new Recruit Ranking System. One that takes into account incoming talent minus the outgoing talent…
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:32 am
ADMan
February 3rd, 2012
11:31 am
Monkey after reading your posts on this blog one thing is crystal clear you are what your name implies!
The problem is everything I have posted is true and it hurts so you have no argument. LOL!
But that is the Bulldog Mentality.
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:33 am
Tech Man
February 3rd, 2012
11:11 am
Tech is a joke no need to waste comments on them.
Stop the Hate
February 3rd, 2012
11:33 am
I attended a fairly large state school in GA and a lot of the students (non-athletes) were in to drinking and drugs. It’s funny how people label and criticize black atheletes on here. Do some of these kids need to grow up and be held accountable? Absolutely. But to act like drinking and drug abuse is specific to kids from poor neighborhoods or from 1-parent households is ignorant. Most of the drug use on colleges campuses is from middle to upper-middle class, white non-athletes.
RedandBlackDAWG
February 3rd, 2012
11:34 am
The Bear,
Unlike a lot of SEC teams, UGA has an open policy and once it has been confirmed that an incident has occurred, UGA will state the reason. You don’t see many of these “In violation of team rules”, come out of the UGA athletic Dept. These two were stupid enough to try and steal from their own team mates and were caught in the act from what I understand. The punishment, may seem harsh, but it was the only way to go with these two. They would never have the trust or confidence from their team mates to continue to be part of the team. Time to move on, and most likely, another coach from the SEC will give them a spot if he has a need for their services. At least, thanks to UGA being open, the other coaches will not be left wondering what happened and then can decide on their own, if the hit on their integrity will be worth it. Of course, we know how much integrity some of the SEC coaches have now, don’t we?
The real shame
February 3rd, 2012
11:34 am
The real shame is there’s no discipline in Wilcox County. If there was discipline, this problem would be avoided. That’s the real shame.
Topp Dogg
February 3rd, 2012
11:35 am
I heard it was theft and they came clean before the cops were to be called.
The hits keep coming
February 3rd, 2012
11:35 am
Now a third player kicked off! Looking for 10 walkons this fall! Come on to Athens!
Still@theKool-aidBAR
February 3rd, 2012
11:35 am
TDF aka Trie Dwag Fan….Loves and Defends these players because he does the same stuff. TDF is stealing from his company everyday. He spends more time on these blogs than he does working for his company. If TDF’d Boss knew how much he was stealing the boss would DISMISS him too.
TDK….Get your butt back to work
TDF
February 3rd, 2012
11:35 am
TMartin
February 3rd, 2012
11:13 am
Cant watch every kid all day long every day. sorry did the best they could in this case.
When you win 10 games after only winning 6 the year before. Yes bounce back season run along moron.
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!
Monkey
February 3rd, 2012
11:36 am
Red Pants
February 3rd, 2012
11:31 am
I love how you guys picked the comment I made about al.com out of my post and didn’t address the fantastic point I made about the AJC writers being op-ed columnists for a Georgia paper. But then again, logic seems to escape most of you.
If the writers or bloggers that get paid by the AJC want to be biased that is one thing. Like Chip, he writes about UGA, It is posted on his nameplate, but when a guy like Carvell is supposed to be a “recruiting” column and all of his articles are “pro-UGA” & SLAM pieces against everyone else it becomes obvious he is a UGA shill trying to influence high school kids with his columns. Just be honest and say you are a UGA guy and my articles are slanted.