Stetson Bennett says Georgia doesn’t have a tradition subject; string of arrests ‘had been particular person errors’

Stetson Bennett IV is effectively conscious of the latest consideration the Georgia soccer program has acquired, however he says it is not reflective of any form of staff tradition subject.

At least 9 present and former Georgia gamers have been arrested over the previous 13 months, in accordance with a report from the Athens Banner-Herald. 

Bennett was arrested on public intoxication prices in January. Earlier this week, police issued an arrest warrant for Jalen Carter’s alleged involvement in a car crash that killed teammate Devin Willock and staff employees member Chandler LeCroy.

Quarterback Stetson Bennett of Georgia speaks to the media throughout the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium March 3, 2023, in Indianapolis. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

From Bennett’s perspective, the arrests are remoted incidents.

“No. Those had been particular person errors that these people are answerable for. Not a tradition subject,” he mentioned Friday on the NFL scouting mix in Indianapolis. 

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When Bennett was requested about his arrest, he acknowledged he made a mistake.

And he was requested about his scenario throughout his time with the media. 

“It was a mistake that everyone is conscious of. I perceive why that may’t occur,” Bennett mentioned. “I’ve talked to coaches about it and talked to GMs.”

Quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) of the Georgia Bulldogs holds up the championship trophy after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 65-7 to win the CFP nationwide championship at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood Jan. 9, 2023.  (Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News through Getty Images)

But the 25-year-old quarterback mentioned essentially the most disappointing a part of the scenario was that he let his household down. 

“I’ve apologized to my household. That’s who I felt worst about. I felt like I allow them to down. Even with out all this, I’ve bought an obligation. I’m the fourth. Can’t try this in case your final title is Bennett, and I do know higher than that.”

Dallas Police officers positioned Bennett close to a gated space shortly after 6 a.m. Jan. 29. An incident report mentioned Bennett tried to cover behind a brick wall to keep away from being seen by police.

Carter returned to the mix Thursday after he surrendered to police in Athens on reckless driving prices. He was booked Wednesday within the Athens-Clarke County Jail and launched 16 minutes later.

Stetson Bennett of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after throwing a landing move towards the LSU Tigers throughout the second quarter within the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Dec. 3, 2022, in Atlanta, Ga. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Carter is projected as a high decide in subsequent month’s NFL draft. He was an important a part of Georgia’s vaunted protection that allowed the fewest speeding yards per sport within the nation final season. Carter can be a two-time All-American.

Head coach Kirby Smart mentioned the costs introduced towards Carter are “deeply regarding, particularly as we’re nonetheless struggling to deal with the devastating lack of two beloved members of our group.”

“We will proceed to cooperate totally with the authorities whereas supporting these households and assessing what we will be taught from this horrible tragedy,” Smart mentioned in a written assertion.