University of Georgia Athletics
UGA Defensive End Michael Lemon Suspended Indefinitely
July 03, 2008 | Football
ATHENS, Ga. --- University of Georgia redshirt sophomore defensive end Michael Lemon has been suspended indefinitely from the team as a result of his arrest Thursday on charges following an altercation last weekend.
UGA Athletic Association policy specifies that any felony arrest results in immediate and indefinite suspension pending an investigation.
“I’m certainly disappointed in a few of our players who have made poor decisions during the off season,” Richt said. “It is of great concern and we take it very seriously. They will be dealt with accordingly and will pay a price. Each one will be disiplined based on the severity of their actions.
“At the same time, I’m extremely excited about what the vast majority of our team has been doing on a daily basis this summer,” Richt stated. “They’re working hard in the classroom and there’s certainly a buzz from our veteran players as to the work ethic and effort they’ve seen in their weightlifting, running and position workouts. Virtually every one of our players is giving back to the community this summer. Many of them have already taken part in the mission trip to Honduras, Habitat for Humanity, Camp Sunshine, Camp Kudzu and Camp Independence. Over the rest of the summer, even more will volunteer at HEROES for Children, Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer, the Countdown to Kickoff Childrens’ Charity Event and several other events.”
Richt also noted the team compiled a 3.23 grade point average for the Maymester academic session. Nine players participated in a summer session where they spent a week in Washington, D.C., visiting federal agencies and meeting with their congressmen. Brannan Southerland, Demiko Goodman and Knowshon Moreno are all working as orientation assistants for their college (Family & Consumer Sciences) this summer. Their responsibilities include meeting with new students and their families when they come to orientation and assisting with registration.
Richt added that sophomore guard Clint Boling will be suspended for the first two games of the season resulting from an alcohol related arrest in the spring which had been previously reported.
In addition, authorities have exonerated senior defensive end Jeremy Lomax from June charges of carrying a concealed weapon.
UGA Athletic Association policy specifies that any felony arrest results in immediate and indefinite suspension pending an investigation.
“I’m certainly disappointed in a few of our players who have made poor decisions during the off season,” Richt said. “It is of great concern and we take it very seriously. They will be dealt with accordingly and will pay a price. Each one will be disiplined based on the severity of their actions.
“At the same time, I’m extremely excited about what the vast majority of our team has been doing on a daily basis this summer,” Richt stated. “They’re working hard in the classroom and there’s certainly a buzz from our veteran players as to the work ethic and effort they’ve seen in their weightlifting, running and position workouts. Virtually every one of our players is giving back to the community this summer. Many of them have already taken part in the mission trip to Honduras, Habitat for Humanity, Camp Sunshine, Camp Kudzu and Camp Independence. Over the rest of the summer, even more will volunteer at HEROES for Children, Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer, the Countdown to Kickoff Childrens’ Charity Event and several other events.”
Richt also noted the team compiled a 3.23 grade point average for the Maymester academic session. Nine players participated in a summer session where they spent a week in Washington, D.C., visiting federal agencies and meeting with their congressmen. Brannan Southerland, Demiko Goodman and Knowshon Moreno are all working as orientation assistants for their college (Family & Consumer Sciences) this summer. Their responsibilities include meeting with new students and their families when they come to orientation and assisting with registration.
Richt added that sophomore guard Clint Boling will be suspended for the first two games of the season resulting from an alcohol related arrest in the spring which had been previously reported.
In addition, authorities have exonerated senior defensive end Jeremy Lomax from June charges of carrying a concealed weapon.
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