Washington arrested for DUI
This wasn't the kind of news that Georgia coach Mark Richt wanted to wake up to on a Sunday morning - that junior outside linebacker Cornelius Washington was arrested for DUI and speeding Saturday evening outside of Commerce.
A police spokesman told UGASports that Washington posted a $3,500 bond and was released from jail overnight.
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Richt is aware of the situation, according to UGA spokesman Claude Felton. Richt is scheduled to address the media during his weekly Sunday teleconference at 5:30 today.
The typical punishment for such a misdemeanor offense is 1/10 of the season's schedule, meaning Washington would miss Saturday's game at Tennessee. However, the last Bulldog player to be arrested for DUI - former player Demetre Baker - was dismissed from the team after a similar offense in 2010.
Washington had four tackles, including two sacks, in yesterday's 24-10 win over Mississippi State.