Why does this keep happening to the Georgia Bulldogs?
On Thursday morning, it was announced that two Georgia football players were arrested for reckless driving, one of which was also charged with racing, according to UGAsports.com. Offensive lineman Bo Hughley was involved in a single-car accident and the incident included failure to maintain lane and reckless driving. Meanwhile, linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. was arrested with for reckless driving and racing.
The two incidents were not connected and were separate.
This has become a common and unfortunate theme for the Bulldogs.
There have been several arrests and driving-related citations involving UGA players and staff members in the last couple of years.
Football player Devin Willock and recruiting analyst Chandler LeCroy were killed in a crash in January of 2023, just hours after the team celebrated back-to-back national championships with a parade and ceremony in Athens. That incident included former Georgia standout Jalen Carter, who was arrested for speeding.
After the fatal crash, Coach Kirby Smart said that anytime players are arrested, they are disciplined, including suspension. He also said players had attended a session over the summer about the dangers of street racing and speeding. Smart said the sessions were standard protocol and they also address alcohol consumption and domestic violence.
