Crime & Safety
Isaiah Crowell Dismissed from UGA's Football Team
Talented running back faces a felony weapons charge in Athens, Ga.
University of Georgia running back Isaiah Crowell has been kicked off the Bulldogs Football Team after he was arrested on a felony weapons charge on the morning of June 29 in Athens.
According to a story in the AJC, Mark Richt, Georgia head football coach, announced the deicision in short news release sent out by UGA Sports Communications.
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"We have a dedicated and committed group of men who are working hard to prepare for the coming season," said Richt, on a UGA website. "Our total focus will be directed toward the team and this effort."
Crowell is a sophomore from Columbus morning by Athens Clarke County Police at a safety checkpoint. According to an Athens Clarke County Police report, the men riding in the vehicle with Crowell were Josh Harvey-Clemons, Blake Tibbs, Quintavious Harrow and Sheldon Dawson. Harrow is also from Columbus and on the UGA football team.
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None was charged.
Crowell arrived at UGA last year with great potential and accomplishments.
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