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Athletes face DUI, alcohol-related charges
Athlete expresses resentment toward police
JASON BUTT
Issue date: 1/22/08 Section: News
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Head coach Mark Richt gave both redshirt sophomore defensive back Donovan Baldwin and Redshirt freshman Fred Munzenmaier community service assignments.
"They know better and I'm disappointed in both of them," Richt said in a news release. "They will have to pay a price, but it's unfortunate the rest of the team will also have to suffer for their poor judgment."
According to an Athens-Clarke County Police report:
Munzenmaier was arrested at 3:39 a.m. Sunday and charged with underage consumption of alcohol and pedestrian walking on the road.
The officer noticed a white male step into the road at the intersection of Milledge Avenue and Dearing Street and began to wave his arms.
The officer slammed on his brakes to avoid hitting the pedestrian. As the officer talked to the pedestrian, who was identified as Munzenmaier, the officer smelled "a strong presence of alcoholic beverages."
Munzenmaier told the officer he thought the police car was a taxi and tried to flag it down. The officer searched Munzenmaier, and afterwards he "thanked me for 'costing him two games,'" the officer wrote. He asked what sport Munzenmaier played.
"'Look at me,'" Munzenmaier replied, according to the police report. "'What sport do you think I play?'"
On the way to the Athens-Clarke County Jail, Munzenmaier told the officer it was "obvious 'we have it out for them.'"
Munzenmaier expressed concern about "a point system that the police have apparently against athletes."
Munzenmaier told the officer to "shut up" and used an expletive because "he didn't want to make small talk."
Baldwin was arrested at 3:05 a.m. by University Police and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper driving.
The police report detailing Baldwin's arrest was unavailable Monday afternoon because the University Police's administrative office was closed for the holiday.
Munzenmaier was released at 6:04 a.m. Sunday with $750 bond. Baldwin
was released at 5:59 a.m. Sunday with $2,000 bond.
In 2007, Baldwin played in eight games, mostly on special teams, and Munzenmaier played in nine.
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sam
posted 1/22/08 @ 7:53 AM EST
typical beginnings of thug-mentality atheletes
mouthing off and thinking they are above the law...
surprised they don't have offspring yet..acting more
like nba players. (Continued…)
Jon Gibson
posted 1/22/08 @ 9:25 AM EST
I love how MUNZENMAIER with his typical football arrogant attitude assumed the officer "knew" who he was. MUNZENMAIER sounds like a total douche bag. Why was he in the middle of the road at 330 in the morning jumping in front of police cars. (Continued…)
CoastalDawg
posted 1/22/08 @ 10:07 AM EST
Here we go again, alcohol taking over young lives. There is still time to replace these two on the team if they are not mature enough to control their "urges". (Continued…)
CoastalDawg
posted 1/22/08 @ 10:10 AM EST
Oops, my apology to Munzenmaier for misspelling his name - and I don't even drink . . .
DawgFan
posted 1/22/08 @ 11:57 AM EST
Munzenmaier even looks like a dumbass. Why aren't their jail booking photos published as well - kind of like Before and After.
Brad
posted 1/22/08 @ 12:51 PM EST
Well I am glad none of yall ever made mistakes or got into some alcohol fueled situations that you regret. Good to know perfect citizens are still out there. (Continued…)
Dylan
posted 1/22/08 @ 1:11 PM EST
Apparently these people other than Brad don't live in Athens, or they would know how bad the cops are.
dawwwg
posted 1/22/08 @ 1:42 PM EST
Dylan = Munzenmaier
SpellCheck
posted 1/22/08 @ 4:09 PM EST
The proper spelling is "MUNSTERmaier." Anyone who doubts these please take a good look at the photo. I'm glad Herman Munster procreated and the family legacy lives on!
BPlease
posted 1/23/08 @ 1:56 AM EST
Seriously Munzenmaier?!?!?! Get a reality check. I'm glad your blatant stupidity and arrogance cost you two games. In fact, I hope it costs you more - because I'm embarrassed to have someone like you represent my school in ANY realm - including athletics. (Continued…)
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