Missouri's Damon Wilson II sues Georgia, claims Bulldogs trying to 'penalize transfer decision'​

Damon Wilson, a former five-star edge rusher, is battling back against Georgia in court​

Missouri linebacker Damon Wilson II is suing the University of Georgia's athletic association and its Classic City Collective, which he says is attempting to "punish" him through a "coordinated campaign" for his decision to transfer. Earlier this month, Georgia sought $390,000 in damages citing a clause in Wilson's NIL contract after his departure to another SEC program.

The lawsuit initiated what appears to be a landmark case in college football, which now includes the plaintiff fighting back with his own legal documents. Highlighting a 42-page complaint filed Dec. 23 in Boone County, Missouri, Wilson's attorneys claim Georgia tried to sabotage their client's potential destinations after employees "falsely" told "at least three programs that -- if Wilson left Georgia and joined their programs -- Wilson would be subject to a $1.2 million buyout."

The complaint claims Georgia "continued to assert similar demands in an effort to harass Wilson and impair his on-field performance for a conference rival" throughout the 2025 regular season.

Wilson signed a new deal with Georgia's NIL collective in December 2024 during the College Football Playoff, but entered the transfer portal and moved to Missouri weeks later. While documents show Georgia paid Wilson $30,000 under the terms of the new deal before his departure, the athletic department states Wilson owed a $390,000 lump sum within 30 days of his exit.

The contract was a 14-month agreement worth $500,000, which was set to be paid in monthly $30,000 increments. Georgia would have also paid Wilson two $40,000 retention bonuses at the end of the NCAA transfer portal windows. The exit clause states that Wilson would owe a lump-sum payment worth the total he would have received if he remained with the program through the duration of the contract.

"The era of universities exerting total control over the career trajectories and rights of their student-athletes has been dead for nearly half a decade," Wilson's complaint said. "Nonetheless, UGAA has demonstrated that, left to its own devices, it will attempt to exploit every loophole to deprive student-athletes like Wilson of the ability to reap the benefits of full and fair competition for their NIL rights."

The previous term sheet signed by Wilson, his representation argues, was not a "legally binding document" as Georgia states.
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Very very ugly start to this one.

If they bring in Brohm that would be just about the worst hire for them. They tried to beat us with spread formations and speed once. Thats a recipe for not winning for another 10 years.

They need to stick to what worked which is running the ball, being efficient throwing the ball and physical defense. Wittingham would be a top choice for them I’d think.

If they bring in Brohm though I better buy more cigars because they aren’t going to out athlete Ohio State. Never have and never will.

dragurd said:

Yeah after all the shit they have been through the one rule should no internal hires no coaches retained we're cleaning house.

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Hatred aside, just problem solving-they'd have to clean house up to the President/BOT level and do it very publicly.

You do that and bring in a guy like Wittingham then you are on the road to "redemption" and respectability. We, as OSU fans, will never buy any of it of course but to the rest of the world, it would seem that way.

5 TO's already as well

Up 12-5 but the 3 pt shooting woes continue. 0 for 5 so far

Jaxbuck said:

Yeah, I mean the edges of our defense is not where all the All American, 1st round draft picks live. If you are going to attack it, you attack the edges both run and pass.

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Why it's imperative for KJ and CC to have a playoff run like JS and JTT did last playoffs

Steve19 said:

All of this is understandable. Moore became head coach because no one of substance was willing to put his hand up and take it. Now, Biff, is likely to get appointed because of the same reason. They need to grab their noses and flush.

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Yeah after all the shit they have been through the one rule should no internal hires no coaches retained we're cleaning house.

Ohio State women’s basketball coach Kevin McGuff sentenced to lesser charge for May OVU stop​

McGuff received a lesser charge from the May 6 OVI arrest

On Tuesday, Ohio State women’s basketball coach Kevin McGuff received his sentencing in Franklin County court for his May 6, 2025 arrest. McGuff received a $565 fine and a 180-day license suspension for a physical control charge, according to court records.

McGuff was not in court for the decision on Tuesday morning, instead entering his guilty plea through his legal counsel, Richard Piatt. The plea was for a lesser charge than the initial operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI) charge given by police in Dublin, Ohio.

The original charge comes with a mandatory three days in jail or in a driver prevention program, plus a minimum $375 fine and a one-year license suspension. McGuff’s May arrest was the coach’s first offence, a likely reason for the agreed-upon lesser charge.
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All of this is understandable. Moore became head coach because no one of substance was willing to put his hand up and take it. Now, Biff, is likely to get appointed because of the same reason. They need to grab their noses and flush.

dragurd said:

One of two thoughts. They signed a private Equity deal and he didn't like it. Or there are rumors they had a hot young coordinator and told him it was time to give it up or they lose him. That's all well and good but I don't think they would tell their best coach ever to step down for a hot younbg guy when he probably has 5 years or so left.

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I juts read a local beat writers article, seems like there was a booster or two that made it clear they were ready for the new guy and it pissed Wittingham off. He kept saying "didn't want to be that guy who hung on too long" kind of thing.

Reading the text of his statements, he also didn't clearly say "I'm looking for a new job" It was much more wishy washy than that. I don't think his heart will ever be in it away from Utah. I also think tsun is so desperate, they will throw so much money at him, he'll have to say yes.

Jaxbuck said:

I thought he had retired but it seems like he is actively looking for other jobs.

Seems odd.

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One of two thoughts. They signed a private Equity deal and he didn't like it. Or there are rumors they had a hot young coordinator and told him it was time to give it up or they lose him. That's all well and good but I don't think they would tell their best coach ever to step down for a hot younbg guy when he probably has 5 years or so left.

dragurd said:

He already left bro and is saying he's a free agent and BYU or UTah State ain't coming knocking

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I thought he had retired but it seems like he is actively looking for other jobs.

Seems odd.

dragurd said:

He already left bro and is saying he's a free agent and BYU or UTah State ain't coming knocking

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Guy is gonna have 1 foot out the door the whole time at wherever he ends up if he even does end up coaching again.

lvbuckeye said:

That dude ain't leaving Utah. He's been in that state for dang near his entire life.

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He already left bro and is saying he's a free agent and BYU or UTah State ain't coming knocking

1926Buckeyes said:

They’ve been prone to giving up some runs so it’s a concern, and Miami has a good OL. I’m assuming Miami will be attacking the edges as everyone else has down the stretch. Toney is a concern in that area if they motion and run him on jet sweeps.

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Yeah, I mean the edges of our defense is not where all the All American, 1st round draft picks live. If you are going to attack it, you attack the edges both run and pass.

The OL really needs to step up in this game. If Sayin gets sacked a few times early THAT is something that might send Day into "play not to lose" turtle mode.

Day is an elite play caller when at his best, but he's definitely shown he can completely drift off course at times

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Actually that's probably whittingham but they don't see to want that

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That dude ain't leaving Utah. He's been in that state for dang near his entire life.

Jaxbuck said:

That's the book on him for sure but you can't make him uncomfortable if they can run it.

Stop the run and Beck is an after thought. Let him have play action and a clean pocket, he can absolutely hurt you.

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They’ve been prone to giving up some runs so it’s a concern, and Miami has a good OL. I’m assuming Miami will be attacking the edges as everyone else has down the stretch. Toney is a concern in that area if they motion and run him on jet sweeps.