UGA Atheletic Director apologizes to board for Ludacris concert deal

J4Bama · May 28, 2016

http://espn.go.com/college-football...-apologizes-board-directors-ludacris-contract

"Georgia Bulldogs athletic director Greg McGarity has apologized to the athletic association's board of directors following the disclosure that rapper Ludacris was paid $65,000 to perform at the school's spring football game and was also provided liquor and a box of condoms."

Bazza · May 28, 2016

So glad this didn't happen at our school, regardless of how involved the athletic director was in approving the contract.

I wish Coach Smart all the luck in the world.....but just not sure about his boss.....:conf2:

CrimsonNagus · May 28, 2016

Always easier to ask for forgiveness then permission.

TommyMac · May 28, 2016

Wonder if he used a few coeds to deliver the condoms?

Al A Bama · May 28, 2016

TommyMac said:
Wonder if he used a few coeds to deliver the condoms?

Was this included as part of the contract? Not to have coeds deliver them, but to require this in addition to the $$,$$$. Let's see, 15 minutes for the show and 5 minutes for additional considerations?

TideMan09 · May 28, 2016

This is exactly the kinda outside clutter a 1st year HC & the 1st HC'ing stint of his college HC'ing career doesn't need or want..I wish Coach Smart a great career coming 2nd to "The Process" each year in the SEC.. I hope he uses this as a learning lesson as to having the final say as to what goes on in his football program no matter how big or small the situation pertains within in football program..

RammerJammer15 · May 29, 2016

Wonder why they didn't get Pastor Troy though? Him and Bubba Sparxx are probably the biggest UGA fans in Hip Hop

Redwood Forrest · May 29, 2016

Just sitting here wondering why someone pays an AD big bucks to NOT DO HIS JOB. I would fire him on that alone. Signing a contract without really reading it? Hmmm. It reminds me of the winner of the Mayor of Albertville election a few years back. After he had won it was discovered he was not legal to run because his entry application was a day late. We had to have a special election. How much money did that cost? The person who DID NOT DO THEIR JOB in qualification area should have been fired, but instead we got an "oops." and business as usual -- just like the University of Georgia.

Would you trust this man to do business for you? Someone on the payroll not doing their job is why we had Penn State, FSU and Baylor scandals.

4Q Basket Case · May 29, 2016

Wow. For some reason, UGA has a problem with ADs exercising jaw-droppingly bad judgment.

McGarity's predecessor was Damon Evans who, days after signing a multi-million-dollar contract, was busted for DUI, in a car with a woman who was not his wife, and who was missing a key piece of underwear.

2003TIDE · May 29, 2016

Meh. I don't see a big deal. Acts have some pretty crazy riders in their contracts.

J4Bama · May 29, 2016

2003TIDE said:
Meh. I don't see a big deal. Acts have some pretty crazy riders in their contracts.

Do you think Mal Moore or Bill Battle would have let this contract go through?

KrAzY3 · May 29, 2016

Al A Bama said:
Was this included as part of the contract? Not to have coeds deliver them, but to require this in addition to the $$,$$$. Let's see, 15 minutes for the show and 5 minutes for additional considerations?

Yes, as has been mentioned riders like that are common.

2003TIDE said:
Meh. I don't see a big deal. Acts have some pretty crazy riders in their contracts.

I do not see the problem with paying Ludacris. I do see why a public university probably shouldn't actually supply liquor and condoms to a performer who is coming on campus. That's not a good look for them. They renegotiate that part of the rider and it's a non-issue.

Crimson1967 · May 29, 2016

KrAzY3 said:
I do see why a public university probably shouldn't actually supply liquor and condoms to a performer who is coming on campus. That's not a good look for them. They renegotiate that part of the rider and it's a non-issue.

I agree. I'd have just said the booze and condoms would be an image problem for the school and ask if he'd take an extra $5,000 instead and have his people go to the liquor store for him.

JBama_in_PCOLA · May 30, 2016

Luda is married. Why would he need a box of condoms?! Unless...[emoji848]

This is really sad. It's a tell tale sign of what UGA is. They need a washed up rapper to perform. They might as well get Jermaine Dupri to be the DJ at the after party featuring Da Brat!

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Crimson1967 · May 30, 2016

I did not know he is washed up. I guess if a rapper has become mainstream enough to where I have heard of him, he is no longer hip.

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Bamabuzzard · May 30, 2016

KrAzY3 said:
Yes, as has been mentioned riders like that are common.

I do not see the problem with paying Ludacris. I do see why a public university probably shouldn't actually supply liquor and condoms to a performer who is coming on campus. That's not a good look for them. They renegotiate that part of the rider and it's a non-issue.

Agreed, I have no problem with that being a part of a private contract on the open market. But for a public university who receives taxpayer funds? Uh, stupid move and very well should have come with some form of discipline. It gives the impression that the condoms and alcohol were for him to use after the concert as he walked around campus taking his "pick of the litter". Pun intended. If I'm Kirby Smart I'm not happy.

colbysullivan · May 30, 2016

Bamabuzzard said:
Agreed, I have no problem with that being a part of a private contract on the open market. But for a public university who receives taxpayer funds? Uh, stupid move and very well should have come with some form of discipline. It gives the impression that the condoms and alcohol were for him to use after the concert as he walked around campus taking his "pick of the litter". Pun intended. If I'm Kirby Smart I'm not happy.

Ha! Pick of the litter...good one

TommyMac · May 30, 2016

Crimson1967 said:
I agree. I'd have just said the booze and condoms would be an image problem for the school and ask if he'd take an extra $5,000 instead and have his people go to the liquor store for him.

Awfully generous with the taxpayer's $$$$, how about tell him to to supply his own damn booze and condoms?

2003TIDE · May 30, 2016

TommyMac said:
Awfully generous with the taxpayer's $$$$, how about tell him to to supply his own damn booze and condoms?

How do you guys know it was tax payer funds? Everyone here is quick to point out our athletic department is self sufficient and no tax payer funds are used when Saban's salary comes up. I'm sure this is the same.

TommyMac · May 30, 2016

2003TIDE said:
How do you guys know it was tax payer funds? Everyone here is quick to point out our athletic department is self sufficient and no tax payer funds are used when Saban's salary comes up. I'm sure this is the same.

Coach Saban would still be a good investment even if it were taxpayer money.

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