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02/19 10:29 CST Georgia is facing more reckless driving problems following the
arrests of Cole and Ikinnagbon
Georgia is facing more reckless driving problems following the arrests of Cole
and Ikinnagbon
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) --- Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were
arrested on misdemeanor charges of speeding and reckless driving by
Athens-Clarke County Police on Wednesday night.
According to jail records, Cole was booked at 9:59 p.m. and released on $26
bail at 10:39 p.m. Ikinnagbon, also charged with following too closely, was
booked at 10:27 p.m. and released on $39 bail at 11:08 p.m.
Georgia told The Associated Press on Thursday the school is aware of the
charges and gathering information.
"As this is an ongoing legal matter, we will not be providing further comment
at this time," the school's statement reads.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart addressed his frustration last season in trying to
put an end to driving offenses by players. Georgia had three players leave the
program following arrests on driving offenses last season.
The issue took on heightened importance when a crash killed a player and a
recruiting staffer in January 2023, shortly after the team celebrated its
second straight national championship. Offensive lineman Devin Willock and
recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy were killed in the crash.
Wide receiver Nitro Tuggle and offensive lineman Marques Easley were suspended
from the team on March 20, 2025, atter Tuggle's arrest for speeding and
reckless driving. They eventually left the program.
Also, offensive lineman Nyier Daniels was dismissed from the team on Nov. 24,
2025, following his arrest on multiple charges resulting from a high-speed
police chase in the city of Commerce, near Athens.
Cole ranked fourth on the team with 59 tackles and second with seven tackles
for losses, including 4.5 sacks, as a sophomore last season. Ikinnagbon
appeared in five games and had two tackles as a freshman.
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