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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18. 1996 • ATHENS, GEORGIA • VOLUME 104. ISSUE 21
Players may face charges in
Request filed for the
University to include
Ward, Edwards, Allen
and Brown in inquiry
By GEORGE WHITEHURST
Staff Writer
One of three students accused of beating a
University football player has asked the Office of
Judicial Programs to charge football players
Hines Ward, Robert Edwards, Corey Allen and
Larry Brown, among others, in the hazing
incident.
Athens attorney Adrian Patrick said Thursday
one of his clients filed a request that the
University expand its inquiry to include others
present during the beating. He represents Zatara
Howard, Kevin Welch and Thomas Stevens, Phi
Beta Sigma’s adviser. They are accused of hitting
running back Roderick Perrymond with a wooden
paddle approximately 70 times on the night of
Sept. 8.
Patrick declined to reveal which of the three
filed the hazing complaint, nor would he provide a
copy of the document. He did say it alleges that
“certain individuals encouraged and aided in
violation of the University’s hazing policy."
Howard and Welch, members of Phi Beta
Sigma, declined to
comment on the new
complaint. Stevens, the
adviser, was unavailable
for comment.
Perrymond said in
a brief telephone
conversation Thursday he
wasn’t hazed by Ward,
Edward, Brown or Allen.
He added he is puzzled by
the complaint against
them.
“I don’t see any reason Rod Perrymond
how they can say that,”
Perrymond said. “They
didn’t do any hazing. They were trying to join the
fraternity."
Ward said Thursday night he had not heard of
any hazing complaint against him. He also said he
didn’t participate in any hazing, although he was
present when Perrymond was beaten.
Edwards, Allen and Brown were unavailable
for comment at press time.
Perrymond told Athens-Clarke County Police
the beating occurred at the off-campus apartment
of football players Corey Johnson and Robert
Edwards. Perrymond was treated at St. Mary’s
Hospital following the beating for severe bruising
and minor tearing of blood vessels in his buttocks.
After an initial investigation, the Office of Judicial
Programs formally charged Howard, Welch and
Stevens with violating the University’s hazing
policy. They will face a student judiciary panel
Sunday to answer the allegations.
Patrick said he was only informed of the
complaint Thursday, and hadn’t discussed this
latest twist in the case with University officials.
He added he isn’t sure how they will respond.
“I would be interested to know what the
decision will be,” he said. “I would like to pose the
question of whether the hearing that includes just
my three clients will be conclusive of the entire
process.”
Patrick pointed out two Phi Beta Sigma
pledges indicated in Athens-Clarke County Court
other pledges encouraged Perrymond to assume
the paddling position.
Following that testimony, Clarke County
Magistrate Judge Michael Coleman issued arrest
warrants for Howard, Welch and Stevens on
charges of hazing and simple battery on Sept. 26.
The three face a possible November arraignment.
Patrick said a potential conflict of interest
exists since the University, in its judicial case,
plans to call witnesses who may have participated
in the alleged hazing.
“Statements made by individuals named in the
complaint will be used by the University to prove
its case against my clients,” he said.
Amanda Regan, who will present the
University’s case, said she hasn’t discussed the
case with Patrick, but will be ready when the
hearing starts.
“1 think the evidence will stand for itself on
Sunday,” she said. “I don’t think what Mr. Patrick
is trying to do will affect that.”
The hearing panel, which will judge both the
individuals and the University chapter of Phi
Beta Sigma, will convene at 9 a.m. Patrick said he
asked the University for a continuance Tuesday
because he didn’t want evidence from the hearing
to be used in his clients’ upcoming criminal trial.
The University denied the request.
hazing case
Perrymond Timeline
Below is a timeline of events concerning the hazing incident
involving Roderick Perrymond.
Sept. 9 — Roderick Perrymond
reports beating to ACC Police.
Sept. 11 — Judicial Services
begins investigating incident.
Sept. 12 — Phi Beta Sigma
approaches Adrian Patrick for
representation.
r l 13 — Patrick accepts Phi Beta
>igma's request for representation.
Sept. 16 — Thomas Stevens,
Zatara Howard and Kevin Q.
Welch are named in a request
for an arrest warrant.
Sept. 24 — Office of Judicial
Programs files hazing and disorderly conduct charges against
Phi Beta Sigma. A University Hearing is set for Oct. 20.
Sept. 27 — ACC Police issues arrest warrants for Stevens,
Howard and Welch.
Oct. 7 — Perrymond's attorney, Troy Gay. announces plans to
file a civil suit.
Oct. 15 — Phi Beta Sigma dismisses Patrick as its attorney.
Patrick said he will still represent Howard, Welch and Stevens.
SHANNON PETERSON /TH« RM M Black
Error creates
homecoming
vote extension
By KRISTEN RAY
Staff Writer
A computational error by the All Campus Homecoming
Committee has resulted in a sixth name added to the ballot
for Homecoming Queen and the extension of voting through
today.
Bonny Ling, a senior from Atlanta, was added to the ballot
Thursday. Ling is a double major in ecology and political
science and was nominated by Minority Services.
“It was our fault,” said Angel Gaines, president of ACHC.
“There was nothing controversial going on."
Several minority organizations boycotted homecoming
festivities in 1994 due to lack of representation on the court.
“We wanted to do what was in the best interest for (Ling),”
Gaines said. “She felt the voting extension was enough.”
Each criteria for Homecoming Queen is judged with a
point system. When the scores went through point
computation, the top five names on the original count differed
from the second count, she said. Ling was on the first count,
but not the second.
Before the correction could be made, the position had
already been awarded to Ling.
The ACHC did not want to renege the award.
“We called Bonny and offered her the position, and she
accepted,” Gaines said. “We all sat down and talked about
what to do."
Ling’s name was added to the ballot Thursday. The ACHC
thought it was important to include Ling to uphold the
integrity of the organization’s selection process.
By extending the voting, supporters of Ling have the
opportunity to vote, Gaines said.
Prior to her final interview, Ling said she wanted to be
Homecoming Queen for several reasons.
“1 want to take advantage of everything offered to me," she
said. “I also want to make a difference and make homecoming
more important than just a title.”
The other finalists for Homecoming Queen are: Stephani
Carter, Marla Vickers, Cynthia Guinn, Andrea Bennett and
Megan Watkins.
Students will also be able to vote on a new title for
Homecoming King and Queen when they get a ballot.
The Homecoming King and Queen, and their new titles,
will be announced at the halftime show during Saturday’s
game.
Taking It all In: Deborah Durkin studys in the afternoon sun at the
Chapel on North Campus Thursday.
Red Barn returns
to its rural roots
By KRISTEN RAY
Staff Writer
After 62 years on the University doorstep, the Red Bam
is moving back to the country.
The Red Barn, currently located near the Intramural
Fields on College Station Road, is scheduled to be moved to a
site off South Milledge Avenue sometime between 12 and 3
a.m. Monday to avoid traffic conflicts. The anticipated route
will be west on College Station Road, southwest on East
Campus Road, and south on South Milledge Avenue to the
new site.
The cost of the move is estimated to be about $174,500.
The barn will be moved to an open pasture near the
University’s beef cattle facilities on the Whitehall Farm, said
Gale Buchanan, dean of the College of Agriculture and
Environmental Sciences. At its new location, the facility will
be used for meetings and social and recreational functions. It
will become the “linchpin" for a future agricultural complex.
There are no immediate plans for the current site off
College Station Road, said Tom Jackson, director of public
information for the University. It is possible that the site
will lie used for the new alumni center.
“But that's a long way off, after the year 2000,” he said.
Built in 1934 amid pastures and forests, the barn
originally housed mules to work University farmland. It
became a shelter for beef cattle and horses following a
renovation in 1957. Now, it sits adjacent to a four-lane road
and an exit ramp to the Athens perimeter.
“It’s a classic structure, and it should be preserved in a
rural setting appropriate to its history," Buchanan said.
The two-level wooden bam sits on a concrete floor. The
11,2.50 square-foot first floor is mostly partitioned into stalls
and small rooms. The loft, which is partially covered by a tin
roof, is 7,500 square-feet.
The bam is structurally sound with no serious damage or
deterioration to the wood, Buchanan said. The existing walls
and roof will be moved to the new site and set on a new
concrete base.
Sooner Builders, Inc. of Doraville was awarded the
contract to relocate the bam. The contract doesn’t state how
will be moved, but the barn’s condition must not deteriorate
during its relocation.
The subcontractor who will do the actual disassembly and
moving, Russell Ivie of Ivie Structural Moving of Madison,
plans to remove the interior walls and side shed, and dissect
the main structure into four sections. The sections will be
stabilized by structural steel beams and cables. They will
then be moved on tractor-trailer trucks, according to a press
release.
Vandy hopes to ruin Dogs’ homecoming again
AUCtA HAMIN /Da RM M Black
A Georgia defender takes down Volunteer wide receiver Andy
McCullough in Saturday's 29-17 loss to Tennessee.
Pass, Bulldogs look to
gain more yardage with
new offensive scheme
By NORM WOOD
Staff Writer
For three quarters on Sept. 5,
Vanderbilt was being touted as the 1996
version of last season’s Cinderella,
Northwestern. Vandy led Notre Dame 7-0
after 45 minutes of play and was headed to
the biggest victory in the Commodores'
history.
However, things went downhill quickly
for Vandy in the fourth quarter and haven’t
picked up since that night. The Fighting
Irish went on to a 14-7 win, and the
Commodores (1-4 overall, 0-3 Southeastern
Conference) would lose their next three
contests to Alabama, HSU and Mississippi.
“I know they’ve played three tough
teams." Georgia coach Jim Dnnnan said
They’ve played as tough a schedule as we
have, maybe tougher.”
Vandy finally got its first victory of the
season last week against North Texas. 19-
7. The Commodores have the second worst
offense in the SEC, averaging fewer than
249 yards per game. But their defense has
made steady improvements this season.
Vandy has the 46th ranked defense in the
nation, surrendering 342 yards per game.
The Commodores secondary is one of the
most formidable in the SEC. Senior safeties
Dereal Finklin and Eric Vance have led the
way for Vandy with a total of 59 tackles,
two fumble recoveries and two
interceptions. If Vandy has intentions of
duplicating its 43-30 homecoming win over
Georgia in ^4, the secondary must play a
key role.
“We’re not good enough to let down,”
Donnan said. “If we don’t give it our best
effort Saturday, we’re going to get drilled.
TTieyVe got more pro prospects than us. We
probably have more talent than them
overall."
Vanderbilt utilizes movement on both
sides of the ball to confuse opponents,
especially along the defensive line.
Southern Mississippi used defensive line
movement in the season's first game to
beat Georgia, 11-7.
“[Vanderbilt] is a really disciplined
team,* Donnan said. “Mississippi State is
disciplined, but Vandy won’t leave anybody
uncovered.”
Georgia (2-3,1-21 will probably grind out
the offense on the ground against
Vanderbilt and keep the Commodores
honest with deep pass attempts. Vandy has
the SEC’s second worst rushing defense,
giving up 167 yards per contest.
“The offense we’re putting in requires
two tailbacks.” freshman Patrick Pass said.
“So, HI be in there with Robert (Edwards)
or T.K. (Torin Kirtsey), or Robert and T.K
will be in there together.’’
He added, “I hope Fll get more playing
time."
Pass has dazzled Bulldog fans in his
fiitt two appearances at tailback In two
games, he him a total of 15 carries for 120
yards.
Georgia put together iU best rushing
game of the season last week in a 29-17
loss to Tennessee. The Bulldogs had 36
carries for a total of 225 yards against the
Vole' defense, which entered the game
ranked eighth in the nation Of course.
thoae numbers were posted without the
benefit of having Kirtaey in the backfield.
Kirtsey, who was suspended for last
weekend’s game for a violation of team
rules, was reinstated after the game.