After a disappointing 8-5 season, the Bulldogs had several questions leading in to their 2010-11 sportsbook campaign. Georgia may be one step closer to finding an answer to at least one of those questions after head coach Marc Richt announced on Sunday the dismissal of redshirt freshman quarterback Zach Mettenberger. The 18-year old, was kicked off the team after details of an incident that led to an earlier suspension came to light.

Mettenberger had already received a one-game suspension from the Bulldogs for suspended for one game after being arrested while on spring break for alcohol-related charges. He was arrested in Lowndes County on March 7, and charged with underage consumption and possession of alcohol, possessing a fake identification, and disorderly conduct-obstruction. Mettenberger was initially given the single game suspension, and although the details of what led to the more severe punishment are not entirely known, Richt proceeded with the announcement on Sunday.

Mettenberger was expected to compete with fellow redshirt freshman Aaron Murray for the Bulldogs' starting job with odds that could compare to NHL betting, but now that he is no longer with the team, it appears as though Murray will be the favorite to take over. Junior Logan Gray backed up former starter Jox Cox a season ago, but has never been considered a long-term option as the team's starter.

In one spring game with Georgia, Mettenberger completed six of ten passes for 150 yards, and two touchdowns. The star prospect has not commented on the incident.