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University of Georgia Athletic Director Resigns After DUI Arrest

By Topher

University of Georgia Athletic Director Damon Evans has since issued a public apology and resigned from his position following his arrest on DUI charges, according to the Atlanta Journal-Consititution. The resignation followed a conference call that Evans had with members of the school?s executive committee of the athletic association?s board of directors. Evans offered his ?sincerest apology? to University of Georgia fans, student-athletes, coaches and officials, as well as to his wife. ?It had been my hope since taking the job in 2004 that I would have a long career at UGA,? Evans said. ?But because of a serious mistake in judgment, that won?t be the case, and I understand that I have a long road to rebuilding my reputation and career.? Evans, who was only 34-years-old when he was hired as the school?s athletic director in 2004, was arrested in Atlanta, late at night...continue to full post

Full post as published by The DUI Blog on July 10, 2010 (boomark / email).