Damon Evans Saga Keeps Getting Worse

Damon Evans, athletic director at the University of Georgia, has had a rough week. And things are only getting worse. First, Evans was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Then news broke that the married father of two was with Courtney Fuhrmann, a 28-year-old woman, who was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Now, the Atlanta Journal Constitution has revealed more details from the police report, and, uh, they aren't pretty -- at least not for Evans.

First, Evans -- who was laughing as the police approached his vehicle -- tried to use his prominence to wiggle out of the situation.

"I am not trying to bribe you but I'm the athletic director of the University of Georgia," he reportedly said to the police, after admitting to drinking three cocktails containing vodka.

Also, there's this: Evans had a pair of red panties between his legs when the officer reached the vehicle. He told the police that Fuhrmann took them off and he was only holding them as he tried to get her home (she was reportedly intoxicated). Evans did tell the police that there was "nothing" going on sexually with Fuhrmann because he was a married man. This is certainly possible, but something tells me there aren't many who will believe his side of the story. Whether or not his wife will believe him is entirely a private, family matter. (Later in the police report, there is a statement from Fuhrmann that the two had been seeing each other for "only a week or so.")

After this exchange, Evans again reiterated his job status and renewed his request to be let off easy. Fuhrmann also seemed to believe Evans' clout would be their saving grace.

"Just to let you know, it will be erased because he is the athletic director of UGA and he has that power," she reportedly told the arresting officer.

What was initially laughter turned into tears, as some reports state Evans was crying uncontrollably once he was taken under arrest.

And likely with good reason.

Evans, who played on the Georgia football team from 1988-1992, had a five-year contract extension with a significant pay raise to go into effect Thursday. While he did initially keep his job, the more these embarrassing details continue to surface, the less likely it is he'll be the Georgia AD come the Fall semester.

In fact, the university administration released a statement saying it will "reserve further action pending a full review by staff and legal counsel."

Evans did take full accountability and offer what appears to be a sincere apology, but at what point is that not enough? We might soon see the University of Georgia's answer to that question.