Georgia’s John Jenkins out for bowl game due to academics
Georgia will be without one of its most formidable defensive weapons when it plays Nebraska in the Capital One Bowl on Jan. 1.
John Jenkins, a senior who started all 13 games at noseguard for the Bulldogs, was unable to meet academic requirements to maintain his eligibility for the bowl game. Georgia coach Mark Richt shared that news with reporters after the team convened at the Renaissance Orlando Hotel Wednesday evening.
“John Jenkins will not be coming to the bowl due to an academic-related issue,” Richt told reporters. “I think John Jenkins has been awesome for Georgia. I’ve been really proud of what he’s accomplished for us and just really want to wish him the very best because he’s been a blessing to our program.”
Jenkins has sat out bowl practices and been listed with a concussion since the Bulldogs returned to action following final exams on Dec. 12. Richt was asked this past Thursday if the Bulldogs suffered any academic casualties after fall semester but declined “until we get to the bowl sight.”
The 6-foot-3, 358-pound Jenkins was named second-team All-SEC this season by both the coaches and media. A junior college transfer, Jenkins played both noseguard and end for the Bulldogs, amassing 50 tackles and two tackles for loss.
Georgia will start junior Kwame Geathers for the bowl game. Jenkins’ loss is somewhat cushioned by the expected return of Abry Jones for the bowl game. Jones, a senior starter, missed the last seven games of the season after having to undergo ankle surgery.
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Marzha
December 27th, 2012
8:10 am
“… but they have nothing to be ashamed of.”
What about the 53 arrests in the past four years?
What about the Fulmer Cup?
What about Isaiah Crowell?
What about Caleb King and Washaun Ealey?
What about AJ Green making one of the lowest Wunderlic scores ever recorded?
What about the Jan Kemp trial?
What about Jim Harrick?
What about the #1 Party School title for having the most drunks on campus?
What about Damon Evans?
What about all the dawgs who are busted for illegal drug use every time they have a surprise test?
What about the joke phony majors that Richt sticks most of his dummies in?
What about a team full of morons whose IQs barely exceed the intelligence of vegetables?
And on and on it goes, with no end to the embarrassment and shame that Mark Richt brings to UGA?
Bammer
December 27th, 2012
8:10 am
Only 10 posts before the douchebag JB deflected this onto Saban. Nice to know Bama is so deep in your craw you taste it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. F-ing tool.
Paddy
December 27th, 2012
8:10 am
I graduated in pre-history. Very small books w/ few pages!
Dawghater
December 27th, 2012
8:13 am
And I’m sure UGA didn’t know anything about this before the Alabama game. Take drug tests so you able to play the FL game and let kids go to college without the college! Shocking
Jim Harrick, Jr.
December 27th, 2012
8:13 am
I told Jenkins NOT to color in that criminal justice textbook!
NC_Dawg
December 27th, 2012
8:15 am
Wow! Let’s kick a kid while he’s down. It’s not enough that his academic ineligibilty is broadcast by the media, which is surely embarassing, or that he has to explain to his teammates why he won’t be traveling with the team, he also has to face to ridicule of judgemental morons on the AJC blog.
Any of you guys ever taken a semester of college courses while playing division I football?
Judge not unless ye be judged.
Jim Harrick, Jr.
December 27th, 2012
8:15 am
Aren’t you Dawg idjuts always trying to tell us how smart all of ya’ll are? Harvard of the South?
Biggest full of BS fanbase in America. All bark with no bite to back it up…EVER!!!
NC_Dawg
December 27th, 2012
8:21 am
Marzha – if you are that embarassed of UGA, then why are you a fan? Did you even go to UGA? Or are you just one of those morons who like to complain about everything?
You drudged up Jan Kemp? That was decades ago. The University paid the price for that indiscretion and they came out better for it, with higher academic standards and entrance levels.
If you have nothing better to do than bash this University, then move on. We don’t need so-called fans like you.
Tom Osborne
December 27th, 2012
8:21 am
So we run for 300 in the Cap One Bowl instead of 250…what’s the big deal?
UGADawg83
December 27th, 2012
8:22 am
You know Tech guys never flunk out. Could they be protected? Anyone remember Tech’s probation for massive academic fraud?
The Tide is Rolling and Nothing Can Stop it
December 27th, 2012
8:30 am
Wow, just quit going to class after you lose.
Classy program you got there.
32 years.
HPUCK
December 27th, 2012
8:33 am
It is amazing that Tech trolls can even say anything about football with that sorry program they have. but when you don’t have a football program worth a crap, you just beat trash about others.
MC
December 27th, 2012
8:35 am
Well TampaGator, he’ll definitely get a job. Worth millions. We should all be so academically deficient and blessed.
zbulldawg
December 27th, 2012
8:39 am
Rules “R” rules !! It will make it more interesting. LET THE BIG DAWG EAT
Gator Mike
December 27th, 2012
8:39 am
Good on UGA for demandinging and maintaining academic standards. As a Gator, I am particularly impressed that UGA follows its guidelines on academic eligibility. Go Dawgs – beat Nebraska.
Go Gators – beat L’ville.
Neutral
December 27th, 2012
8:40 am
@Marzha
Yes, UGa has dirty laundry as does EVERY college. This time last year everyone thought Penn State was the cleanest program in the nation and they had the highest grad rate to boot. Even the high and mighty GT has had 2 coaches arrested recently, a former player accused of murder, multiple probations, etc, etc, etc. I assure you that whatever college you pull for has a similar list. Actually, now that I look at it, UGa’s list looks pretty good compared to GT, Penn State, NC, etc
Tarryuga
December 27th, 2012
8:41 am
This was already going to wind up being a basketball score so what’s the problem? Last team to have the ball will, OOPS, seen that already.
Nevermind.
GO DAWGS!
JanKemp
December 27th, 2012
8:46 am
child family development—a fancy name for developmental studies—classes for athletes who can barely read.
Hammond B3
December 27th, 2012
8:47 am
My guess is he spelled his name wrong wish I could say I was suprised but with UGA Richt puts together the best felon and IQ below 12 team in the nation that is why he prays so much this shool is a complete joke
Keniboy
December 27th, 2012
8:48 am
I wonder if “concussion” meant head problems of a different sort? I wish him well in the NFL.
Neutral
December 27th, 2012
8:48 am
@NC Dawg
He forgot to mention that in the Jan Kemp case UGa did not violate any NCAA rules and they were not punished in any way by the NCAA or SEC. Yes the University was exposed for their remedial studies programs, but if you remember Kemp exposed the entire world of college football. Vandy and Duke were the only universities in the South to not have this type of program. Even the high and mighty Jackets gave preferential treatment and extra tutoring to athletes.
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December 27th, 2012
8:52 am
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Neutral
December 27th, 2012
8:55 am
I am amazed by all the mean spirited comments. The trolls are truly insensitive to this guys fate. Imagine for a minute how you would feel if this was your brother or son and you had to read this garbage about him. None of us know the true story so back-off and give it a break. Good luck
Joey
December 27th, 2012
8:58 am
Dang, he shoulda gone to Tech – they know how to keep their players “elligible.” (wink wink)
Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.
December 27th, 2012
9:02 am
DawgFan……..McCoy NEVER played a day for TECH. He got a Scholarship and didn’t pass the physical. JOHNSON didn’t pull the scholarship so he could get an education if he so chose. McCoy decided to go to class, party and steal from a woman at a bar. He was NEVER around the players or coaches. he was just a student.
Neutral
December 27th, 2012
9:03 am
Good post NC Dawg @8:15
Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.
December 27th, 2012
9:05 am
Nobody said Jenkins can’t finish his degree but all he had to do was go to and pass his classes to finish the season and be with his teammates at the bowl. Yes it happens at all schools and that is sad. Jenkins let himself and his teammates down being selfish.
Neutral
December 27th, 2012
9:07 am
But, McCoy does show that ALL colleges recruit thugs. He was offered a scholarship and if he passes the physical he becomes a GT player…..correct?
Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.
December 27th, 2012
9:11 am
NC Dwag……I took 20 hrs 20 hrs and 25 hrs my last 3 Quarters and worked my last year of college. 45 hours is a college year so I did 1yr 1qtr and 1 class in a year I made 10 A’s and 3 B’s. I will bet that was more of a time commitment than what a college football player does.
Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.
December 27th, 2012
9:13 am
Neutral…yes but then does he hang with the same guys that got in trouble with? does have the free time to be a regular at the bar?
Neutral
December 27th, 2012
9:14 am
I don’t want to cast stones at John Jenkins because I don’t know all the details. Many years ago I went on probation (failed chemistry and calculus). I was also an athlete and no one correctly diagnosed that I had “mono” and a spleen issue for about 6-7 weeks. We were on a 10 week quarter system at that time so I was incapacitated for the entire quarter. I let my team down by not being able to compete, but there was more to the story than met the eye so I quit casting stones years ago after my experience
dawgfan
December 27th, 2012
9:14 am
All Tech fans can do is hope that some kind of calamity befalls our players, be it injuries, suspensions, arrests, etc. Sadly, its all they have. Look at how they jump all over stuff like this like flies on you know what. Meanwhile, the average UGA fan would have hard time naming more than 2 or 3 players on Tech’s roster. We don’t wish them any harm. To the contrary, I think Georgia Tech football players all deserve a freaking medal just for playing for the worst group of crybaby worthless fans in college football. I am totally serious.
Thanks.
dave
December 27th, 2012
9:15 am
what a shocker. i’m sure half the team falls in this category. but just a couple actually get suspended.
Taco
December 27th, 2012
9:16 am
I am stunned. He seemed like he was really into the whole degree thing. What a joke, this clown was hired circus elephant to stop the run, not hit the books. Thank god most JUCO players can fake school long enough to run out of eligibility.
No one cares. This is as lame as the guy who once had a Tech scholarship that never actually played is now a purse snatcher.
News is slow.
Neutral
December 27th, 2012
9:18 am
@Sodom
I do and I will be there in person.
Taco
December 27th, 2012
9:20 am
Dawgfan no one is crying. Just don’t make it out like this was a surprise. Even you are not that stupid. You ever hear this guy speak? I did watch Geno Atkins this past weekend and I wonder why UGA does not win anything important. There are some stud ballers coming out of there. The DOGS have has as much talent as anyone team in the nation, it just never translates into the BIG payday. Oh well.
crossdawg
December 27th, 2012
9:30 am
Was jan kemp the teacher? She’s prob the only one happy about it east of Nebraska.
ARdawg
December 27th, 2012
9:31 am
Big John Jenkins doesn’t need to go to class to be 70 IQ points higher than these Bwug Trolls here
Joey
December 27th, 2012
9:31 am
I’d love to see what some of you guys (gals?) have accomplished in life – Rhodes Scholars and philanthropists all, right, dave, CEO, Marzha, et al?
Jenkins will make more money on draft day than most of you will in your lifetimes. Your jealousy is sickening.
Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.
December 27th, 2012
9:37 am
dwagfan……………hope some calamity hits the UGa team? I think people just WAIT for the NEXT calamity to Happen to the UGa team. We ALL Know it is coming it is just a matter of time.
barneyfife
December 27th, 2012
9:42 am
Jenkins’ excuse was it was hard to catch up on studying after suffering a concussion- whatever. The roster lists Dave Van Halangar as “Director of Player Welfare”, This position was created by Mark Richt instead of firing Van Halangar’s sorry behind after he was a miserable failure as strength & condtioning coach. How many other friends of CMR are being paid obscene amounts of money for doing nothing? I don’t know if the players or staff members are bigger knuckleheads-
Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.
December 27th, 2012
9:42 am
Joey and LOTTERY winners get more money than most of us in our lifetime, but better that 80% end up Broke again in just a few years. So he gets NFL money……can he KEEP NFL Money? There Thousands of PRO athletes that are in the Broke House.
MJfromBK
December 27th, 2012
9:42 am
Seeing a lot of people on here commenting on how John is a dumbass… Not completely sure how you can make that statement as chances are he makes more money than 98% of the people on this page. Who is the idiot now? Kid came into UGA with a learning disability and will most likely be a top 20 pick.
In addition, clearly people have no idea how the nose tackle position works. Vince Wilfork is arguably the best NT in the NFL and has 48 total tackles for the season. John has just over that with 50, one less sack and has played three less games. He is nearly triple teamed every play. There is a reason why he is so highly rated and why the University of Georgia had him as a starting NT. John is probably the best Defensive Lineman Georgia has had since Richard Seymour.
90% of the rushing yards against Alabama were in the second half when John was moved from Nose Tackle to Defensive end. Not sure who the genius was that made that adjustment, but very effective I must say.
First lets weed out the people who actually have some knowledge of football then we can talk about this more in depth.
Neutral
December 27th, 2012
9:45 am
@CrossDawg, Yes Jan Kemp (deceased) was a UGa teacher…….and she blew the whistle on remedial studies programs for athletes at UGa and just about all other colleges. These programs provided inappropriate (preferential) academic treatment…….especially for football players. It was a big deal decades ago and probably a very important exposure of college athletics. It changed college sports in a big way and forced HS players to meet certain academic standards for admissions.
Put in Timeout by Ken Suguira,Filtered by Mark Bradley, Banned by Bill King, Chip Towers & only slightly loved by Jeff Schultz.
December 27th, 2012
9:47 am
MJfromBK
December 27th, 2012
9:42 am
Seeing a lot of people on here commenting on how John is a dumbass… Not completely sure how you can make that statement as chances are he makes more money than 98% of the people on this page.
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I will put up my 2012 W-2 against Jenkins and I will bet you everything you own he didn’t make more than me.
Dave
December 27th, 2012
9:49 am
Marzha….you should see a doctor about your anger management….but if my school was 1-11 against their in-state rival I’d be pissed to…..selah dork!
Einstein
December 27th, 2012
9:50 am
Let’s see….a JUCO transfer who somehow keeps his eligibility for one football season at UGA. Next stop NFL, screw the classroom. Great system we have here for “student” athletes representing a “university”. College football, especially in the SEC, has made a mockery of higher education.
William Smith
December 27th, 2012
10:01 am
For southern football fans to insult other schools is ridiculous. What is a southern university? It is a football stadium with a university attached.
Disgusted Dawg
December 27th, 2012
10:11 am
Can it get worse than the gashing Bama put on his sorry fat a–?
Not Buying It
December 27th, 2012
10:12 am
Huh, that is strange. I thought Saint Mark was all about nurturing and doing things the right way.