By God, there’s another team getting some press about driving related incidents. And it’s not even anywhere near the ACCPD!
Some are pointing to it and saying it’s a blatant lack of discipline resulting from Golding’s hire and his culture.
You mean there’s a coach out there that’s less disciplined than Lane Kiffin? Seriously?
Meanwhile, down on the Bayou…
I tells ya, there’s some great books waiting to be written once some SEC coaches are retired.
They might actually do some decent journalism, but since i spend most of my time in the sports section and I’ve almost completely quit attending to Dawgnation, I wouldn’t know.
We’ve gotten the Sunday edition for a few years, much to my chagrin, but the wife likes the crosswords and puzzles and I like to have the paper for starting up the chimney on my grill.
I wonder how long until they ditch the digital version, too?
I don’t subscribe to get digital access, so I have no idea what the article has to say regarding Georgia’s return to mediocrity, but of all the clickbait takes I’ve seen this offseason, this might be the biggest reach.
I don’t think you stockpile five stars and blue chips in defense to just play below standard. While I get there are still question marks abounding, this feels as though Chip Towers called in and asked why the paper hasn’t been enraging Georgia fans this year.
Anyway, Coach Schumann seems to be aware and in the mother.
Auburn football has been the gift that keeps on giving this offseason.
Shot:
Chaser:
I wonder if Chip Towers can do some consultancy work in East Alabama? By the way, the Auburn contingency was swearing that Freeze wouldn’t sign anyone until August 1st, because that’s the morally correct way to recruit. Also, the kid is a three star by most recruiting agencies, but I digress.
What would Chip Towers do…given that this off-season (knocking on wishful wood here, insert Cialis joke if you so desire here) hasn’t been filled with unmitigated driving incidents in Athens, Georgia? Seems that the team has been deeply involved in training and mentoring, but the paycheck punch of withholding NIL payments seems to be having an affect.
Through contracts that include morality clauses, the collective can fine players or withhold NIL payments if they engage in dangerous behavior—such as driving at high speed.
Smart emphasized that the intent isn’t punitive—it’s corrective: “We don’t get to decide what the collective does. But we’re in communication with them about our expectations. They know what’s important to us.”
What’s it doing for team leadership?
The policy is already changing the internal culture. Senior leaders have begun to view fines as a tool for accountability, particularly now that financial consequences are tied to specific behaviors. One player mentioned to The Athletic, “This is a team, not a bank. If you mess up, it costs you.” Players receive a briefing on the policy as soon as they arrive on campus, and the potential loss of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) money has introduced a new level of personal responsibility.
Fingers crossed it remains quiet. Between very little news of injuries and fast and the furious speed racing on the loop, there could be fewer issues facing an invisible opponent as fall camp opens.
Well, let’s start hearing the outrage, people! There’s a strip club and driving concern, and for once it’s not in Athens, Georgia.
Sark has lost control of the program. Am I doing this right, Chip?
Kirby, like his mentor, ain’t got time for that shit.
In case you were wondering, here’s the events schedule for today.
Somewhere around 11:45, you might spot Chip Towers touching himself as he looks through his binoculars for who is absent or not from the Dawg Walk. You might catch him again lurking around Jackson Street after the game, just to keep an eye out for culture control in Athens.
FTMF, and Go Dawgs!