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The University is not claiming any responsibility for the accident.

Posted on 1/24/23 at 4:25 pm
Posted by Rex Feral
Athens
Member since Jan 2014
11318 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 4:25 pm
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“Out of respect for the families involved, we have refrained from making any public statements up to this point regarding the circumstances of the tragic accident that claimed two lives and injured two members of our campus community. However, we want the public to know that the Athletic Department is conducting a thorough review, in coordination with appropriate legal counsel, to fully understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.


We want to emphasize that these individuals were not engaged in Athletic Department duties around the time of this incident.


I think this is a poor decision and will generate a lot of negative publicity. Nothing good will come from this. Get ready for some lawsuits.
This post was edited on 1/24/23 at 4:28 pm
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
42531 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 4:54 pm to
They’re saying the people weren’t involved in athletic dept duties at the time, not that they have zero responsibility. It says they’re currently conducting a review on it.

I feel like you’re reading what you want to read here.
Posted by pdawg
Atlanta
Member since Feb 2015
102 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 4:57 pm to
Lawsuits were happening regardless. We will be lucky to escape this without serious damage to the program.
Posted by K9
wayx....BOBO IN '19
Member since Sep 2012
24022 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 5:07 pm to
Lol don't be dramatic. The University may have to shell out some cash, but that's it.

No governing body can do anything to us over this, and our president and AD both have Kirby's back. Don't see how anything super terrible would happen to the program.
Posted by RealDawg
Dawgville
Member since Nov 2012
9377 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 5:09 pm to
What should they say? They don’t know all the facts yet l. I get society thinks shite happens like on tv but at least wait until all the reports and official investigation are done.

Take the Idaho murders for example.
Posted by dawgRUSH
New York, NY
Member since Nov 2011
951 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 5:16 pm to
I'm sure this isn't the first time that a university owned vehicle has gotten into some degree of an accident. I wonder if there's an agreement that an employee must sign that outlines their responsibilities, rights, and restrictions for using university owned property. If so the university would be protected to some degree in light of any violations to the agreement.
Posted by RealDawg
Dawgville
Member since Nov 2012
9377 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 5:19 pm to
She very well could have been breaking a rule and damned if they would toss her under the bus in this moment.

It would also be silly to take any responsibility legally…even if they had some. Courts don’t reward you for that.

Posted by pdawg
Atlanta
Member since Feb 2015
102 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 5:46 pm to
Nothing that young woman signed will absolve the University if this sort of thing was happening with any regularity. If it was, then the University knew or should have known.
Posted by Hobnail
ATL
Member since Oct 2014
3197 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 5:49 pm to
Certainly has potential to get very messy.
Posted by djsdawg
Member since Apr 2015
32860 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 6:01 pm to
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will be lucky to escape this without serious damage to the program.


Lucky? No.
Serious? No.

Uga will still be back to back champs and preseason #1 with an elite signing class.
Posted by SpurandBlue
Member since Jan 2023
410 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 6:37 pm to
Overcoming these issues at any program is what makes for Dynastys another name for an elite program. There is always scandals whether real or fabricated.

I hate this for families as they will have to relive this for years to come with litigation which I would guess is coming.

To me they were doing what you g people do to celbrate major accomplishments. Hate it had to end like this.

Hate the media for going out of their way to smear these kids.
Posted by agentoranj1990
Mableton
Member since Oct 2016
910 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 8:38 pm to
If a lawsuit is filed, I would expect for PR reasons the University will settle. I don't see any investigation would damage the football program. Recruiting coordinators are probably out partying with student-athletes at most schools. The latest article I read said they are waiting on the toxicology report. That will likely determine if any action is taken.
Posted by SteelerBravesDawg
Member since Sep 2020
34586 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 8:54 pm to
GFY
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora, Georgia
Member since Sep 2012
63989 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 8:55 pm to
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the toxicology report.



We also have to remember that the driver was 24, so drinking and driving is legal as long as you are under .08 on a breathalizer. But a dead person can't blow a breathalizer, so they have to try and use what fluids are left in the corpse to determine whether or not that was above or below the limit. That is going to be the sticking point between lawyers. "Tox shows alcohol was present". But was that above the limit? "We don't know".

LAwyer lawyer lawyer money money money
Posted by SteelerBravesDawg
Member since Sep 2020
34586 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 8:55 pm to
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We will be lucky to escape this without serious damage to the program

Jesus Christ.

Quit being a drama queen. This whole thing will be a pimple on the arse of the program in the grand scheme of things.
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora, Georgia
Member since Sep 2012
63989 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 9:03 pm to
quote:

Jesus Christ.

Quit being a drama queen. This whole thing will be a pimple on the arse of the program in the grand scheme of things.


1: There's no reason to take the Lord's name in vain.

2: This could very well be a destructive event for all of college football.

C: I don't personally think it is appropriate to refer to a generational tragedy to the athletic program as a "pimple on the arse".
Posted by Kneehigh
Low Country
Member since Nov 2012
13242 posts
Posted on 1/24/23 at 9:22 pm to
Will the University have consequences?
Yes

Is human life important?
Yes

Was this or possibly pertaining to an athletic/personal achievement?
Yes

Is the athletic program RESPONSIBLE?
No

No details were released from wreck other than “Speed was a factor”? Correct?
Yes

Has speculative circumstances contributed to this?
Yes

Is Toppers still opened?
Yes

Is Kirby responsible?
No

Will the University go above and beyond no matter what to help?
Yes

RIP. Sorry for the loved ones lost in this tragic event. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Don’t worry, DAWG nation will protect you all from OP Nazis of Freedom.





Posted by Rex Feral
Athens
Member since Jan 2014
11318 posts
Posted on 1/25/23 at 6:17 am to
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GFY


Huh?
Posted by Aguga
Southeast
Member since Aug 2021
2013 posts
Posted on 1/25/23 at 7:40 am to
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pdawg



Who let Lonnie on the board.
Posted by WG_Dawg
Hoover
Member since Jun 2004
86468 posts
Posted on 1/25/23 at 7:50 am to
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We will be lucky to escape this without serious damage to the program.



can you elaborate, specifically, on what serious damage you think might happen to the program?
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