Bammers Gonna Bam

[Townhallsavoy]

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama – A starter on the Alabama football team and his fraternity are named in a federal lawsuit that accuses the player of assault two years ago at an off-campus party.

Kelly Gregory Johnson, a walk-on who is the Crimson Tide’s starting H-back, and Sigma Chi are among the defendants in a personal injury suit filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Birmingham.

The civil suit, filed on behalf of plaintiff Logan Herring, alleges that fraternity members provided alcohol to underage members and guests at a “pledge event” held at Johnson’s home.

Neither Herring nor Johnson were 21 years old at the time of the Sept. 22, 2010 party, according to the suit.

Herring vomited on a couch at the party, then walked to a restroom, where he was knocked unconscious after he was kicked and punched in the head by an allegedly intoxicated Johnson, according to the suit. Herring’s head slammed against a wall as he was struck by Johnson while leaving the premises.

 
The Sigma Chi fraternity at the University of Alabama and one of its members, an Alabama football player, are named in a federal lawsuit that accuses the player of assault two years ago at an off-campus party. (AL.com/Ben Flanagan)

 The suit claims Herring suffered a concussion and brain injury, memory loss, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. He transferred to another university.

The suit also alleges that members of the fraternity were aware that Johnson had assaulted another student at least once, including at least one other pledge.

Criminal charges were not filed against Johnson in relation to the alleged incident.

The suit was filed by Birmingham attorney Rick DiGiorgio, who declined comment other than to say, “We will let the lawsuit speak for itself.”

Attorneys representing Johnson and the fraternity, headquartered in Evanston, Ill., are not listed on court documents.

The suit requests a jury trial to determine compensatory and punitive damages.

Johnson has played in all four of Alabama's games, including a home game Saturday against Florida Atlantic. He was seen participating in Tuesday's practice.

http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2012/09/alabama_football_player_kelly.html#incart_river_default

[Buzz Killington]

Thug culture!

[Godfather]

Thug culture!

That story was about bammer not the barn.

[War Eagle!!!]

A very similar story could have been written about me and it would have been bullshit. My family was pretty good friends with the asst. AG and if had not been for a letter from him, it probably would have gotten to that.

I am not saying he is innocent, I am just saying that there may be just a little more to the story...

[Townhallsavoy]

A very similar story could have been written about me and it would have been bullshit. My family was pretty good friends with the asst. AG and if had not been for a letter from him, it probably would have gotten to that.

I am not saying he is innocent, I am just saying that there may be just a little more to the story...

Have they taught you nothing? 

You use this to destroy their program.  You shout this from the rooftops.  You question why any recruits would ever attend a school that fosters dangerous activity at fraternity houses.

[Snaggletiger]

You get drunk and throw up on my couch and I'm knocking you the fuck out too. 

[Saniflush]

You get drunk and throw up on my couch and I'm knocking you the fuck out too.

How about shitting in the trash can?  Is that off limits?

[Snaggletiger]

How about shitting in the trash can?  Is that off limits?

As long as there's a plastic trash bag liner it's fine.   

[Saniflush]

As long as there's a plastic trash bag liner it's fine.   

Ask AWK if that is SOP.

[Buzz Killington]

Have they taught you nothing? 

You use this to destroy their program.  You shout this from the rooftops.  You question why any recruits would ever attend a school that fosters dangerous activity at fraternity houses.

Just what kind of program is Chizik Saban running anyway?  I'll bet they even wear their hats backward!!!

[Townhallsavoy]

Just what kind of program is Chizik Saban running anyway?  I'll bet they even wear their hats backward!!!

That's the spirit!

[Snaggletiger]

Radio report this morning...don't know where the host got it from...said the police were called but no charges filed.  THERE'S the real story.  Lord Saybinz strikes again.

[AWK]

Ask AWK if that is SOP.

Only if it is your brothers trash can.

[Pell City Tiger]

Radio report this morning...don't know where the host got it from...said the police were called but no charges filed.  THERE'S the real story.  Lord Saybinz strikes again.

That's because the father of the guy who got his ass whipped said his son probably deserved it .... roh tahd!

[The Prowler]

That's not the first time Johnson has beaten a frat guy. And yes, the fact that it has happened twice without any arrest is the real story.

[Tiger Wench]

That's not the first time Johnson has beaten a frat guy. And yes, the fact that it has happened twice without any arrest is the real story.

What happens if you are talking out of your ass and you have to go poop? 

I'll hang up and listen.

[The Prowler]

What happens if you are talking out of your ass and you have to go poop? 

I'll hang up and listen.

Where the fuck am I ”talking out of my ass” with that last post?