Out........in Athens

A blind man......could see this coming:

Curtis Compton, Brant Sanderlin, AJC

Evans officially out as UGA AD

Evans will exit with three months salary, $100K bonus earned under previous contract.

Damon Evans' severance pay: $100,000 and 3 months' salary

UGA president Michael Adams announced Damon Evans' resignation today following a brief meeting by teleconference of the executive committee of the UGA Athletic Association this morning.

• Read the statement released by Damon Evans.

• Read the statement released by UGA President Michael Adams.

Read Damon Evans' separation agreement

On this Day.....

A rather......slow day ....in Sports History:

Today is Monday, July 5, 2010

Today in
Sports History
1947 - Larry Doby pinch hit for the Cleveland Indians against the Chicago White Sox. The event made him the first black player to play in the American League.

1975 - Arthur Ashe became the first African-American man to win a Wimbledon singles title when he defeated Jimmy Connors in four sets.

1997 - Martina Hingis, at age 16, became the youngest Wimbledon winner in 110 years when she beat Jana Novotna in the women's final.

1998 - Roger Clemens (Toronto Blue Jays) got his 3,000th career strikeout. 

Happy Birthday.....To ....Us!

Still....The greatest country in the world.

So proud to be an American.

A few headlines across these United States:

Have a happy 4th of July!

Still the Best........

Even though Venus lost.....and Venus & Serena lost at doubles....Serena came through:

Serena Williams beats Zvonareva to win Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States celebrates a point win over Russia's Vera Zvonareva during their women's singles final at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Saturday, July 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

By Stephen Wilson ASSOCIATED PRESS

Updated: 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, July 3, 201

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Serena Williams swept Vera Zvonareva in straight sets Saturday to win her fourth Wimbledon title and 13th Grand Slam championship, extending the Williams family dominance at the All England Club.
The top-ranked and defending champion American overwhelmed the 21st-seeded Russian 6-3, 6-2 in a one-sided final that lasted just 67 minutes and showed why Williams is considered one of the greatest players of all time.
Williams served nine aces, broke three times and never faced a break point in nine service games. She finished the tournament without dropping a set.

"She's ....Just a Friend"

At least that's what UGA  Athletic Director Damon Evans wants us to believe.

The saga goes on........from a DUI arrest.....to possible ....marriage improprieties.

From the Athens Banner Herald.....a copy of the initial police report:


Evans was swerving, smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot, watery eyes, the arresting officer wrote in the report. He had a pair of red panties between his legs, the trooper noted, and later said that the woman took them off and he was holding them.

Just a friend?   Read on:

 
He fumbled through his wallet looking for his license, and told the trooper he’d had two vodka martinis at the Beluga Martini Bar earlier that night.
Because he smelled of alcohol, the trooper asked Evans to step out of the car and perform some sobriety tests.
During the tests Evans repeatedly told the officer that he didn’t have to arrest him because he was the UGA athletic director.
“I am not trying to bribe you, but I am the athletic director of the University of Georgia,” he said, according to the trooper.
When the officer handcuffed him, Evans began to cry, the trooper reported.

 And then....this "she's just a friend"......(the 28 year old....white woman, Courtney Fuhrmann).... seals his fate:

After arriving at the jail, Fuhrmann told the trooper that Evans’ arrest did not matter because he was the athletic director.
“I promise you one thing, he will get off,” Fuhrmann told the trooper, according to his report. “Just to let you know, it will be erased because he is the Athletic Director of UGA and he has that power.”
When asked, she told the trooper that she and Evans had been seeing each other “only a week or so.”
 
 Damon.....you sure know how to pick 'em!

Our advice to Mr. Evans,  "Resign......before they fire your ass.   Get your lawyers working on a severance deal....and be gone.   Get your life back....your wife back....and start .....anew. 

► Read a copy of the police incident report from Evans' arrest.

Not so Young......but ...Black & Still ...Stupid

Damon Evans.....should know better.   He is not young and dumb.  He is not....uneducated.... Not financially challenged.  He has a great job....job security...a happy marriage....making almost $600,000 a year......in this small,  southern, college town.

My oh my......When will all this nonsense end?

  And.....what was he doing with this ....other.... woman?

Mr. Evans......has a great deal of  "splaining" to do:

AJC file photo

UGA AD to address DUI arrest

Georgia Athletics Director Damon Evans will address incident at 6:30 tonight; 28-year-old passenger named. 12 mins

City of Atlanta Damon Evans

Atlanta Police Department WSB-TV is reporting that 28-year-old Courtney Fuhrmann, of Atlanta, was a passenger in Damon Evans’ car.

Stupid is......As Stupid does...

Leave it to our Atlanta Hawks.....to make the bone-headed offer of the century:

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  First Round	ATL	7	7	41.0	0.423	0.250	0.870	1.9	3.6	5.4	5.7	1.0	0.4	2.1	2.0	20.9
  Conf. Semifinals	ATL	4	4	38.5	0.298	0.176	0.737	1.8	2.8	4.5	3.8	0.8	0.0	2.5	2.0	12.8
  Playoff Averages	ATL	11	11	40.0	0.387	0.220	0.810	1.8	3.3	5.1	5.0	0.9	0.3	2.3	2.0	17.9

Young.....Black....& Stupid ....Again

More proof.....nothing good ever  happens....after 1:00 am......away from your living room.

These guys.....will never learn:

NFL Star Arrested: 'White Boys Ganging Up on Me'

Originally posted Jun 29th 2010 10:20 AM PDT by TMZ Staff

Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson turned himself into police today -- after being accused of socking a bouncer in the face at an Austin, Texas bar back in May.

According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, Benson got into a fight with an unknown subject at Annie's West bar at 1:50 AM on May 30. Cops say Benson was spitting blood from his injured lip.

The report continues ... bar employees tried to calm Benson down -- and the NFL star replied, "I don't give a f*ck."

Benson was asked to leave the bar ... but refused ... and had to be physically escorted out by security.

Once outside, Benson allegedly told a bystander, "All these white boys are ganging up on me and kicking me out."

But according to the report, one bouncer heard Benson make the statement and replied, "I'm going to take time out of my busy job to kick you out?"

Benson then allegedly punched the bouncer in the face ... and knocked the bouncer back.

Bystanders separated the men -- and cops arrived shortly after.

Benson was charged with assault with injury. Bond was set at $5,000.

Bye bye.......Venus

There will not be.....an all Williams sisters Wimbledon final this year.   Venus is gone:

Venus Williams stunned in Wimbledon quaterfinals

Venus Williams reacts during her women's singles quarterfinal against Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova, at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Tuesday, June 29, 2010. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Wimbledon: Venus loses, ending shot at 5th all-Williams final

Phenom.....Meets Reality

Welcome to the big time.....Washington rookie phenom, Stephen Strasburg,  got a dose of reality in front 40,000 at Turner Field and a national T V audience.

He may turn out to be a great major league pitcher......but let's not put him in the Hall of Fame....just yet.

Braves get to Strasburg late, hand him another loss

ASSOCIATED PRESS Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg works in the second inning a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Monday, June 28, 2010 in Atlanta. 

MLB: Atlanta 5, Washington 0

ATLANTA, June 29 (UPI) -- Tim Hudson out-dueled rookie sensation Stephen Strasburg Monday, hurling seven strong innings in the Atlanta Braves' 5-0 decision over Washington.

Things....Learned....From the Week-end .....that was...

A rather....uneventful couple of days....but ....it was a week-end just the same.

And.....what did we learn?


Soccer.....will always be a second class sport....in our beloved USA.   Face the facts.....We're just not as good as the other countries....in this sport.   Why?   Simple.   Our best athletes play football (pigskin style),  baseball,  basketball......and hockey.   Soccer?  No TV time-outs.....No half time......the clock runs up--not down....Soccer?   It's just un-American:
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1 hour ago This wasn't 2006 Team USA. The American soccer team that landed in South Africa all those weeks ago was supposed to advance to the second round with ease, ...

Baseball......America's Pastime?   Maybe.... MLB has made an impressive come-back this year.  The inter-league play has been exciting....to say the least:

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American League trio prospers during interleague play

There were plenty of high fives avaibable on the Chicago bench during interleague play as the White Sox held a 15-3 record against the National League in June.

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Serena....is still winning.......across the pond:

Williams sisters reach Wimbledon quarters

LONDON, June 28 (UPI) -- Serena Williams claimed a tight straight-set victory Monday over Maria Sharapova and reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.

 

Michael Vick.....This is not good....you have to be smarter....and more careful:

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Divorce......NBA Style

From our friends......at YBF:

Dwyane Wade: I'm RELIEVED My Divorce Is Final!

Dwyane Wade is officially split from his high school sweetheart and wife Siohvaughn Wade.  Today, a Cook County judge finalized the divorce, despite Siohvaughn being a no show.

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Thursday Night Humor

This was ....kind of funny.

Some "Redneck" humor:

Hump Day.....News & Views

It is hot.....it's summer...and it's a Wednesday.

So.....some "Hump Day" stuff........we're following:


Venus....rolls:

V. Williams cruises to Wimbledon 3rd round

LONDON, June 23 (UPI) -- Venus Williams, Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin all advanced to Wimbledon's third round with straight-set wins Wednesday.

 

 

World Cup ....update.....We won???:

 

WORLD CUP: United States 1, Algeria 0

PRETORIA, South Africa, June 23 (UPI) -- Landon Donovan's goal in stoppage time Wednesday delivered the United States a 1-0 win over Algeria and a berth in the next round of the World Cup. Late in the game, the U.S. team knew it was in a position where a tie would eliminate it from the tournament and so kept intense pressure on Algerian goalkeeper Rais Mbolhi.



A marathon tennis match.....across the pond.....Did they get a ....a bathroom break??:

New York Daily News

Wimbledon marathon: John Isner, Nicolas Mahut playing record-breaking match

WIMBLEDON, England - The longest match in tennis history was suspended because of darkness at 59-59 in the fifth set at Wimbledon on Wednesday night. The first-round match between 23rd-seeded John Isner of …AZCentral.com · 1 hour ago

John Isner and Nicolas Mahut Marathon Match Suspended for Darkness at Wimbledon

NESN.com

Longest Tennis Match Ever: John Isner, Nicolas Mahut Smash Record At Wimbledon 2010

 

 

Things....I think I think:

 

I think.......we were stupid ....when we were kids...to play outside... in this heat....all day.

 

It is so easy....to burn audio cd's  nowadays....not only can a caveman do it...so can I.

My brand new 8 X 10 ....lawn building....may get assembled....in my lifetime.

With unemployment at an all time high.....Why is it....my employees.....invent ways...to miss work?

As enjoyable as it was.....those 2 days I took off for Father's Day....has put me....a week behind.

My beloved....Atlanta Braves....Have the best record...in the National League.

But...hey....It's only June....

We can still......hope.

Have a great......."Hump Day"!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Say it Ain't So........Jo!

Another pro athlete....another scandal .....


And you know......TMZ........is all over it:




 

Mets Ace Johan Santana Accused of Sexual Battery

Originally posted Jun 23rd 2010 11:30 AM PDT by TMZ Staff

TMZ has learned New York Mets star pitcher Johan Santana was accused in a police report of sexual battery that allegedly went down on a Florida golf course ... but the case went nowhere.



TMZ obtained a copy of the report filed with the Lee County Sheriff's Office on October 28, 2009 -- one day after the alleged attack in Fort Myers.  In the document, the accuser (referred to only as Jane Doe) claims she and Santana were walking on the golf course when he "began to kiss her and pull up her top, unclasping her bra."

The report continues: "Johan began to pull at [the accuser's] skirt/skort and attempt [sic] to place his hands into her underwear."  According to the document the alleged victim "told Johan no multiple times but Johan persisted."

The report gets more graphic, when the accuser claims Santana penetrated her, grabbed and bruised her calf, and "ejaculated on her upper thigh."

The accuser claims she "cleaned her thigh with her underwear" -- and then returned to a tennis court with Santana, and actually watched him play tennis with someone else.

According to the report, a detective collected all of the accuser's clothing as evidence.

A spokesperson from the Sheriff's Office tells TMZ Sheriff's detectives met several times with the prosecutor from the State's Attorney's Office to review the case.  Law enforcement sources say DNA evidence did prove there was intercourse, but, according to a Sheriff's document, the prosecutor concluded, "There was not enough evidence to prove lack of consent, the alleged victim's statement is not consistent with other witnesses."  The case was closed out on December 8, 2009.

We contacted Santana's rep, who said, "Johan denied the charges and was never charged with anything.  As far as the law enforcement side of this goes, the case is closed."

Johan spoke in the Mets' locker room before today's 
game -- check out his statement.

Now....That's a Gift

Win an NBA Championship.....Get a gift.

And What a gift it was.......

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Things ....We Learned......From the Week-end

It is ....again...a Monday....in this small, southern, college town.  It is breathtakingly hot.  And humid.

This being the 21st.......it is.....indeed..... the first day of summer.

The week-end?

Ahhhhhh.......what a memorable two days.   Both 6eVoice........and GaPeach913 were ...."in the house"!

My daughter (Madison) was also here.   And.....the phone calls.   The calls just kept coming in.....all week-end long.   Long lost brothers.......aunts.....and great-aunts.....step-children....friends of the family.....Seems,  the whole world called.

It ....was.......a magnificent two days.   

What was learned?

Nothing that we didn't know....already.

We love.......our family & friends.    And they love us.

Nothing else really matters.......does it?

And for that.......we're all smarter!
 

 

R.I.P. Manute Bol

Virginia hospital: Former NBA star Manute Bol dead at 47

June 19, 2010 5:56 p.m. EDT

Manute Bol, a native of Sudan who was listed at 7 feet, 7 inches tall, played 12 years in the NBA.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• At 7-feet-7, Manute Bol was one of the tallest players in NBA history
• He was known as a shot blocker in his 10-year professional career
• Bol, a native of war-torn Sudan, reportedly donated his NBA earnings to charities
• The Virginia hospital where he died did not disclose the cause of death

(CNN) -- Manute Bol, one of the tallest players in NBA history, died Saturday at the age of 47, a spokeswoman with the University of Virginia Medical Center confirmed to CNN.
The hospital did not disclose the cause of death.
Bol, who was listed at 7-feet-7 inches tall and 225 pounds, played for the Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat in his 10-year career.
The native of war-torn Sudan was known during and after his career for his charity work for his home country. In 2004 after he was nearly killed in an auto accident, Bol told Sports Illustrated, "God guided me to America and gave me a good job. But he also gave me a heart, so I would look back."
Bol donated his NBA earnings to charity, according to the article.
Bol, so tall and so lanky, was somewhat the oddity when he came to national attention as a player for the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1984. He was a dominant shot blocker and rebounder at the Division II school, where often the tallest player on the other team would be a foot shorter than him. He played one year at Bridgeport then went pro.
Known as the Dinka Dunker for the Sudanese tribe he was from, Bol was drafted in 1985 by the Bullets and twice led the NBA in blocked shots.
Fans also loved when he would stand behind the 3-point line and push up a long-distance jumper.
He had more blocked shots than points scored in his career, the only NBA player to ever to have that distinction.
He also drew attention after his career ended when he fought a former NFL player, William Perry, in made-for-TV boxing match. Bol won the fight over the man known as the "The Refrigerator" with a third-round decision.
Bol is survived by four children, two sons and two daughters, he had with his ex-wife, Atong.

Former NBA player Gheorghe Muresan, who starred with Billy Crystal in the 1998 movie "My Giant," was also listed at 7-feet-7.

2010 World Champs!

Pictures......speak louder.......than words....

What a game....and yes.....I stayed awake....and saw every second.

Today's Headlines .....from Boston to Los Angeles:

Post Hump Day.....News & Views

It is a Thursday......in this small,  southern,  college town.   And...it is ...hot!   Summer, officially does not get here until the 21st of the month.......but......

Temperatures ....have been in the upper 90's ......for the past week.   100% humidity....afternoon thunder storms.....summer-time.

Hot.....hot........and hotter.

Thank the good lord for AC.....

Some "stuff"......we're following.....Courtesy of TMZ.com:

Tiger Woods - Not the Daddy!

Originally posted Jun 17th 2010 6:55 AM PDT by TMZ Staff

TMZ has learned ... a DNA test disproves the claim of Devon James -- that Tiger Woods fathered her 9-year-old son.



A source handling the situation tells TMZ the DNA test was performed in 2002, as part of "an ongoing child support battle."

We're told although the DNA test excludes Tiger, it establishes to a reasonable certainty who fathered the boy -- a guy from Florida.

The boy's pics were posted on Kikster.com. Coincidentally, he does look an awful lot like Tiger.

LT's Alleged Pimp -- Yeah, I Shot At People

Originally posted Jun 17th 2010 12:22 AM PDT by TMZ Staff

Lawrence Taylor's alleged pimp, Rasheed Davis, has a history of 'fessing up to violent crime -- like the 1991 shooting he detailed in a handwritten statement to police ... a move that earned him hard time in prison.



Long before his alleged dealings with LT and an underaged girl, Davis sprayed bullets into a Bronx street fight -- and TMZ.obtained a copy of the letter Davis wrote the day after the shooting.

In the letter -- which reads like a scene from "Boyz n the Hood" -- Davis admitted getting a .22 caliber rifle from his apartment and firing it when someone else shot at him.  He wrote "I shot the rifle into the ... crowd. I aimed at somone (sic) with a hand gun. I fired about 12 times."

One man was killed, and Davis served 14-years for first degree manslaughter.

Davis is currently facing a federal charge of sex trafficking in the LT case, and is due back in court next week.

Aretha Franklin -- 2 Days, 2 Weaves, 1 Dress

Originally posted Jun 15th 2010 10:15 AM PDT by TMZ Staff

After wearing this sparkling copper gown with a dyed-to-match polyester wig to the Tony Awards on Sunday (left), Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin wore it again on Monday -- but this time with a frizzy 'do -- to perform at the Apollo Theater with her pocketbook (right).



The 68-year-old diva can do whatever she wants.