Saturday, July 10, 2010

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Georgia Cornerback Arrested; Didn’t Give Middle Name

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 08:52 AM PDT

Georgia Cornerback Arrested; Didn’t Give Middle Name

On Monday, Georgia Cornerback Jordan Love was arrested for misdemeanor obstruction in the investigation of reported fireworks being shot off in the Georgia Campus. Now, you could chalk this up to the tomfoolery of a post 4th of July hangover. But then you read on…

"Mr. Love gave his first and last name, but he said he didn't know his middle name, then said he kind of knew it, but didn't know how to spell it," [University of Georgia Police Chief Jimmy] Williamson said.

And you know what, if there was a second Jordan Love on campus? Perhaps the University would have a case. But a simple google search? And you can see that there is only one Jordan Love on campus. The middle name wasn’t and isn’t necessary in this instance.

Now, granted. The police department is walking back this dumb mistake. And perhaps this is a case where there is nothing seedy beyond an officer who let previous experience dictate his decision-making. But the fact remains.

A little bit of patience and research and none of this would have happened.

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