UGA's Clint Boling to miss first game of season

Former Chattahoochee standout and current Bulldog sophomore guard Clint Boling will not line up against Georgia Southern in a few weeks when the college football season opens, but will play the next game.

That is possible because his May DUI charge was downgraded to reckless driving, the University of Georgia sports communications office confirmed July 31.

Because it is not an alcohol offense, Boling faced suspension for only one game instead of two, said Leland Barrow, assistant sports communications director.

The Southeastern Conference Coaches' All-Freshman Team member had been suspended earlier in July for two games - a mandatory action under the Georgia Athletic Association's code of conduct. Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt reduced the suspension July 31 after Boling plead guilty to the reckless driving charge July 24.

"With the change in the charges and the attitude that Clint has demonstrated I have re-evaluated his situation and decided on the one-game suspension as a fair penalty," said Richt. "Clint has been remorseful and proactive in handling all his responsibilities in a mature manner with a good attitude. He's learned a strong lesson that I'm sure will serve him well from here on."

Boling was arrested by Alpharetta police May 14 on Ga. 120 just after 1:30 a.m. He allegedly nearly left the roadway and changed lanes twice without signaling in a 2002 GMC Yukon. Boling denied drinking and refused to take any Breathalyzer tests.

Boling appeared in all 13 games last season including 11 starts as a true freshman.
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