The University of Georgia granted last year's starting tailback, Washaun Ealey, an unconditional release from his scholarship. As such, Ealey can immediately transfer to a Division II school and play this season or transfer to a Division I school and play the following season.
Ealey finished last season with a team high 800 yards, but found himself running into more off-the-field trouble than rushing yards on the field. He was suspended from the team twice in a seven month period and recently was suspended indefinitely for missing an early-morning disciplinary run.
Although Ealey didn't help his cause, I do feel bad for him because he was stuck in the middle. First, Ealey came to UGA the fall after Knowshon Moreno left for the NFL. He found success his freshman year, but wasn't as talented or productive as Moreno, so the fans gave him mixed reviews. Ealey earned the starting job last season, but suffered from inconsistent play, costly fumbles, and off-the-field troubles. Now, Ealey is overshadowed by incoming freshman, Isaiah Crowell, the nation's top tailback recruit.
I hate that Ealey's time at UGA didn't work out, but I do wish him luck.
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