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re: Car crash late lastnight in Athens

Posted on 1/16/23 at 6:11 pm to
Posted by meansonny
ATL
Member since Sep 2012
26028 posts
Posted on 1/16/23 at 6:11 pm to
I've been at that waffle house with my timing belt broke. Probably just after midnight.

I called a cab. Waited an hour.
Then decided to run home. I was able to make it 8 miles until my leg muscles cramped (overpasses are a lot steeper than you realize until you are on foot). I walked the last 4 miles.
If you have the resources of the UGA athletics department available, you use them.
Posted by agentoranj1990
Mableton
Member since Oct 2016
1196 posts
Posted on 1/16/23 at 9:29 pm to
yah, hopefully no alcohol was involved. Either way if a UGA staff member was driving there could be some legal ramifications for UGA. I assume since Lecroy deceased they are keeping the police report concealed and could be delaying the toxicology report.
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
45536 posts
Posted on 1/16/23 at 9:54 pm to
quote:

get that. But something isn’t adding up. Would coaches be in the car with players at 2 in the morning?


They’re recruiting staffers. They’re close with all the players.
Posted by Peter Buck
Member since Sep 2012
13904 posts
Posted on 1/16/23 at 9:59 pm to
Ya, not diminishing their roles because they are important, but they are closer to being a tutor or trainer than a coach.
Posted by Spaceman Spiff
Savannah
Member since Sep 2012
19888 posts
Posted on 1/17/23 at 6:10 am to
quote:

f you are a football player and need a ride, are you calling Kirby at 2am?


With all due respect, there were two female recruiting staffers in the car. And, they were going to waffle house after 2. That's not needing a ride. Once again, why are staffers in the car at that time going to hang out?
Posted by meansonny
ATL
Member since Sep 2012
26028 posts
Posted on 1/17/23 at 6:50 am to
quote:

With all due respect,

You expect 1 female staffer to drive alone at 2am?

It's practically an HR meeting.
Posted by Spaceman Spiff
Savannah
Member since Sep 2012
19888 posts
Posted on 1/17/23 at 8:24 am to
Yep. And if alcohol is involved then there goes that narrative.
Posted by Brick67
Member since Oct 2012
1456 posts
Posted on 1/17/23 at 9:26 am to
This is so sad and tragic and more than likely avoidable. For all we know she was trying to avoid a deer. We don't know the details yet but it is worth repeating a message I always hammered to my airmen when I was active duty...have a "designated driver" AND a "designated thinker".

Probably no seat belt usage either.
Posted by dawg-fan#1
Athens, GA
Member since Nov 2012
1631 posts
Posted on 1/17/23 at 6:02 pm to
LINK

Here's a link to the article about the police report
Posted by E.Hubble
Athens
Member since Jul 2013
1773 posts
Posted on 1/18/23 at 5:54 am to
It's been tough for me as a fan, I can only imagine what their families and teammates are going through. Two young adults, two DGDs are gone too soon. I pray for a speedy recovery for the other two passengers and that the families can find peace.

Willock had one of his best games against Tennessee. Got the start if I'm not mistaken. Gary highlighted at least two punishing blocks he made that produced big plays. They are the plays I will always associate with his time on the field for Georgia. But his true character is seen in the video of him with the young fan, where he let's the kid wear his championship ring, and that will be what I remember first when I think about #77.


RIP
Posted by bigdawg7780
SC
Member since Oct 2013
2915 posts
Posted on 1/18/23 at 7:08 am to
He pushed Harold Perkins around a bunch during the SECCG
Posted by agentoranj1990
Mableton
Member since Oct 2016
1196 posts
Posted on 1/18/23 at 9:26 am to
More information about the wreck and the cite excessive speed as the cause. I wonder if the University will be liable. It probably depends if the car was registered to the University since she worked in the recruiting office. LINK
Posted by Peter Buck
Member since Sep 2012
13904 posts
Posted on 1/18/23 at 1:58 pm to
They will be liable
Posted by K9
wayx....BOBO IN '19 &lt-- oops
Member since Sep 2012
26844 posts
Posted on 1/18/23 at 6:48 pm to
Word on the street is "Go Big Injury Lawyers" are representing the Willock family. Might get ugly. Not s good spot for UGA...they should, and I'm sure would even without the lawyers, help the family. But now with an injury lawyer they are going to be pushing for as much as they can and fighting that will be tough PR.

Edit- Devin had a NIL deal with this firm apparently
This post was edited on 1/18/23 at 7:09 pm
Posted by claydawg09
Covington
Member since Sep 2013
2301 posts
Posted on 1/18/23 at 6:57 pm to
Idk what the angle against the university is? Especially if no alcohol or drugs are found to be involved?
Posted by Jefferson Dawg
Member since Sep 2012
34122 posts
Posted on 1/18/23 at 6:58 pm to
Correct. Especially if was her personal car off the clock. And probably even if it wasnt like you said.
Posted by K9
wayx....BOBO IN '19 &lt-- oops
Member since Sep 2012
26844 posts
Posted on 1/18/23 at 7:08 pm to
University employee and university car.
Posted by DawgRff
Snellville Ga
Member since Jul 2012
6539 posts
Posted on 1/18/23 at 7:24 pm to
quote:

Word on the street is "Go Big Injury Lawyers" are representing the Willock family. Might get ugly. Not s good spot for UGA...they should, and I'm sure would even without the lawyers, help the family. But now with an injury lawyer they are going to be pushing for as much as they can and fighting that will be tough PR.

Edit- Devin had a NIL deal with this firm apparently


Billboard near Statesboro.
Posted by claydawg09
Covington
Member since Sep 2013
2301 posts
Posted on 1/18/23 at 7:28 pm to
I’m not good with lawyer stuff man. So is it like if say an electrical company had an employee go crazy in a company vehicle whether he was on the clock or not and it killed someone? Like how do we/ the law assess what personal responsibility is? Sure the rogue employee was in a company vehicle but obviously the company wouldn’t condone or support his behavior. It’s a mess to me.
Posted by K9
wayx....BOBO IN '19 &lt-- oops
Member since Sep 2012
26844 posts
Posted on 1/18/23 at 7:45 pm to
I am no expert either, so not sure how they will be pursuing it. Just heard that was coming down the tracks.
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