Christian LeMay Suspension Decision Could Take Another 7-10 Days

According to a report by Dallas Jackson of Rivals, the decision on Christian LeMay's suspension could take another week or more. The 2011 Georgia quarterback commit violated a rule in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools code of conduct guide and faces up to a 30-day suspension—the nature of the violation has not been revealed.

A disciplinary hearing was held on June 14th and afterwards, LeMay's father released the following written statement to the media:

“We would first like to thank so many of you who have shown your love, support and rendered prayers for our family at this time. The overwhelming outpouring of community affection has been tremendous. Christian is the oldest of our four children and as parents we could not have asked nor designed a more special young man then himself. He has for 17 years lead by example and done remarkably well with the responsibility. We truly believe that children are a joy and one of the most precious gifts we could ever receive from God.

“Yet sometimes, despite all the teachings and training there comes a time in every individuals life in which they are faced with choices. In a perfect world our children would always make right choices. However, reality says sometimes they may make a decision that is unwise and youthful in nature. Recently Christian, in a momentary lapse in good judgment,  yielded to an out-of-character decision that even he is not proud of. Like many of us, we are sure, he will look back on this time with regret as well as having gained a valuable learned experience.

“For seventeen years Christian has been a model child, exemplary student and a wonderful asset to his community. He has been giving, encouraging others, loving and honoring to all who know him. We are standing with our Son to provide love and support and to insure his successful progression from this point. We would also like to thank CMS for their student care and academic concern towards this matter. We trust that Christian will emerge stronger from this experience and regain the faith of all his supporters. We thank all of you for your continued prayers and are believing for the best.”

Sincerely

The LeMay Family

At the conclusion of the hearing, it was thought that a decision on the future of LeMay's senior season at Butler High School would be known within ten days of the hearing. However, the disciplinary board can take as many as 14-days or more to determine their punishment.

If LeMay is suspended for the full 30-days, he will not be allowed to make his return to in-season play until after the regular season is over. He would, essentially, be given the opportunity to make a playoff run with the Bulldogs—nothing more.

How this effects his standing with the University of Georgia is subject to rampant speculation and, really, no one knows if it will make a difference.  That said, it is something to keep an eye on as the days progress because—if the details of this violation ever are released—the admissions committee at Georgia could see fit to do a little review of its own and that is never a good thing.

As of now, this is simply a high school issue—nothing more—and there is little reason for me or anyone else to believe that LeMay will be anything less than a Bulldog come 2011.