Georgia QB Carson Beck addresses issues surrounding extravagant SUV: ‘It is only a automobile’

Carson Beck helped elevate Georgia soccer to a 12-0 common season report final yr. The quarterback appeared to ponder leaving Athens, however he in the end determined to return for one more run with the Bulldogs.

When Beck arrived at Georgia’s soccer advanced on Tuesday, his flashy new automobile, a Lamborghini Uros Performante, was a scorching subject. A 2023 model of the automobile begins at roughly $260,000. The value can surpass $300,000 if a purchaser selects sure add-ons.

Beck created a stir when he posted a photograph of the posh automobile in the course of the offseason. Shortly after the picture made it rounds throughout social media, a number of questions additionally started to floor.

Throughout a press convention, forward of spring follow, Beck tried to downplay the eye surrounding the dear SUV.

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“I imply, yeah, it is not a giant deal in any respect in my view. It is like I mentioned. I really like vehicles. I received a automobile. That is actually all it’s,” Beck mentioned. “Clearly lots of people are going to take a look at it and say what a horrible resolution, what a horrible selection along with his cash. Nevertheless it’s only a automobile. It isn’t too large of a deal. I simply drive it round.”

Beck additionally shared a publish to Instagram which appeared to indicate him flying on a non-public jet throughout spring break. It’s unclear if the journey was affiliated with a reputation, picture, and likeness (NIL) deal.

Beck, a self-proclaimed “automobile man,” mentioned he used to dream about proudly owning a Ford Mustang.

“I’ve at all times been automobile man since I used to be a child. I grew up at all times loving vehicles. My dream automobile after I was tremendous, tremendous younger was at all times a Mustang,” Beck mentioned. 

“I’ve by no means had a Mustang, however I kinda grew out of it after I was 14 or 15. I’ve at all times been an enormous automobile man. Rising into that, and with the ability to affiliate myself with that model, it is a big model identify. With the ability to get that automobile, it is clearly a blessing. With the ability to affiliate myself [with Lamborghini] and get that automobile, it has been superior.”

Beck’s teammates famous that he has graciously allowed them to take a seat within the passenger seat.

“Yeah, we have been comfortable for him. He deserves it. He works for all the pieces he will get. They’re saying he is one of many prime quarterbacks within the nation, we really feel like. He works for all the pieces he will get,” Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams mentioned. “A number of [of us have gotten to ride in it]. Fairly a couple of. Carson’s an actual large workforce man. Man, he loves us, man.”

Georgia received the School Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championships following the 2021 and 2022 seasons. The Bulldogs suffered a detailed loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide in final yr’s SEC Championship recreation and in the end missed the School Soccer Playoff. 

However, with Beck returning and one other robust recruiting class suiting up this yr, Georgia is without doubt one of the favorites to win the nationwide title this upcoming season.

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