Georgia linebacker Samuel M'Pemba ticketed for driving 88 miles per hour in a 55 MPH zone

Georgia football has spent plenty of time in the headlines this offseason but not all of it has been good. Multiple players have been given tickets or arrested due to speeding in their cars, with another coming on Wednesday morning.

According to information obtained by the Athens Banner-Herald in a police report, Georgia freshman linebacker Samuel M’Pemba received a citation for speeding. The report states he was going 88 miles per hour while the speed limit was 55 mph.

M’Pemba was driving his 2020 Dodge Durango and was clocked at 88 mph at 10:31 a.m. going northbound on 441 at Experiment Station Road.

Unfortunately, you can add his name to the list of Bulldogs who have had speeding issues this offseason. The case of M’Pemba is slightly different though, as he was not on the team this past season.

M’Pemba played high school football at IMG Academy, where he was a four-star prospect. However, the EDGE/linebacker is originally from St. Louis, MO.

He was the No. 44 overall recruit in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Rankings, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

M’Pemba has not been in Athens for too long, being an early enrollee after finishing at IMG Academy early. He went through spring practice with Georgia and participated in the G-Day game at Sanford Stadium.

Since M’Pemba was going over 30 miles per hour over the speed limit, it is considered a misdemeanor offense. Just another one head coach Kirby Smart and the Georgia administration can add to their concerning stack of offseason issues.

Samuel M’Pemba ticket comes after Georgia statement

With a few Georgia players running into trouble with the law, the athletic department put out a statement on the matter. Nobody within the program has been suspended yet but UGA says it’s an option depending on the violation.

Either way, the Bulldogs called the matter “confidential” between the athletic department and the players themselves.

“The recent incidents of reckless driving are completely unacceptable, and the University of Georgia Athletic Association is addressing this conduct with appropriate action, including a range of disciplinary measures,” the Georgia statement read. “Measures can range from suspensions and athletic participation restrictions, to community service, to mental health treatment and mandated educational programs. As with all academic and student-athlete wellness and health matters, the specifics remain confidential, between the Athletic Association and the student-athlete.”