Category Archives: Eligibility

Glenn Rice suspended 3 games

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Georgia Tech’s leading scorer Glenn Rice was suspended 3 games for violating unspecified team rules.

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NC State Forward CJ Leslie suspended 3 games

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

North Carolina State Forward CJ Leslie was suspended 3 games for receiving $140 in improper benefits.

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Miami’s DeQuan Jones to sit out season

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Miami’s DeQuan Jones is planning to sit out the season while the school reviews eligibility issues including whether he was recruited with $10,000 from a booster.

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NCAA panel does not address athlete petition for revenue

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite approving a measure for the full cost of attendence, the NCAA board was not expected to discuss a petition signed by 300 football and men’s basketball players seeking a share of television money. The National College Players Association, an … finish reading NCAA panel does not address athlete petition for revenue

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NCAA panel approves 4 major changes

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is good to see that NCAA President Mark Emmert has enough juice to get approval for the measures that he has been pushing.  The panel today approved 4 major changes: Scholarship value–adding $2000 in spending money in addition to … finish reading NCAA panel approves 4 major changes

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Blake denies steering players to Wichard in SI interview

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

John Blake is squarely in the middle of the NCAA investigation of UNC.   But now in an SI interview, Blake continues his assertion that he was not involved in steering players to Gary Wichard.  In an interview with Sports Illustrated … finish reading Blake denies steering players to Wichard in SI interview

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North Carolina Secretary of State sues NCAA

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NCAA claims to investigate issues relating to agent involvement in incidents that cause eligibility problems.   But when a state finally decides to do a real investigation into the issues and wants to get cooperation and documentation from the NCAA, … finish reading North Carolina Secretary of State sues NCAA

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Two Kansas basketball players ineligible

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  Kansas will be without two talented freshmen this season. Coach Bill Self said Friday that Ben McLemore and Jamari Traylor have been declared partial qualifiers by the NCAA and will not be eligible to play this season. They cannot practice … finish reading Two Kansas basketball players ineligible

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Ohio State’s Posey suspended 5 more games

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Ohio State continues to get bad news as the NCAA has suspended WR DeVier Posey another 5 games as a result of the overpayments he received for his summer job. Posey’s attorney lashed out at the NCAA with outrage over … finish reading Ohio State’s Posey suspended 5 more games

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Boise State player violations led to suspensions

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)   Two of Boise State’s three football players with Dutch ties were suspended at the start of the season because of recruiting violations and for taking illegal benefits, including one player who received a car and payments to cover auto … finish reading Boise State player violations led to suspensions

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Three Ohio State players suspended again; lack of institutional control seems to be rising

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Three Ohio State players have been suspended for the big game the Buckeyes are facing at Nebraska on Saturday night. Ohio State was supposed to be getting back the players suspended from last season, but now in the wake of … finish reading Three Ohio State players suspended again; lack of institutional control seems to be rising

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NFL upholds Pryor suspension; issue not over

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NFL upheld the 5 game suspension of Terrelle Pryor but you should hardly consider this issue resolved. The weak interpretation of the standards came out with the basis of the ruling being that there was deliberate manipulation of the … finish reading NFL upholds Pryor suspension; issue not over

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St. Johns down 3 basketball players this fall

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Just one month before practice is scheduled to begin, St. John’s learned that three members of its highly touted incoming class are ineligible, at least for the fall semester. Jakarr Sampson, Norvel Pelle and Amir Garrett — all three among the top … finish reading St. Johns down 3 basketball players this fall

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Miami tightens sideline credentials to prevent problems with boosters

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The University of Miami has tightened the access to its sidelines during football games in order to protect against future problems with boosters as it deals with the NCAA investigations resulting from the Nevin Shapiro fiasco.  According to the AP … finish reading Miami tightens sideline credentials to prevent problems with boosters

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Suspended Buckeyes football players reinstated

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Mauri Miller

The NCAA reinstated three Ohio State football players who had been suspended for taking an envelope with $200 from a booster earlier this year. The only additional stipulation from the NCAA is that the players must repay the $200. The three … finish reading Suspended Buckeyes football players reinstated

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Alabama WR Duron Carter not yet cleared to play

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite feeling that he was going to be ready to play, Alabama WR Duron Carter has not yet been cleared by the NCAA. Carter started his career at Ohio State, the alma mater of his father Cris Carter but he … finish reading Alabama WR Duron Carter not yet cleared to play

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Ohio State players took money at charity event

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The 3 OSU players who took approximately $200 at a charity dinner have been suspended by the school and even though the school thought that they would be reinstated by the the NCAA in time for the Buckeye’s game against … finish reading Ohio State players took money at charity event

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South Carolina WR Byrd suspended four games

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Mauri Miller

The NCAA handed a four-game suspension to South Carolina Gamecocks’ WR Damiere Byrd for his involvement in a mentoring organization, Student Athlete Mentoring Foundation. In addition to the suspension, the NCAA ruled that Byrd must repay nearly $2,700 in impermissible benefits he … finish reading South Carolina WR Byrd suspended four games

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Kansas Jayhawks hope for good news on player eligibility

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Mauri Miller

The Kansas Jayhawks are still waiting to hear whether recruit Braeden Anderson will be eligible this year. This come after learning that Ben McLemore and Jamari Traylor were cleared to enroll and attend classes. Coach Bill Self said this week that the … finish reading Kansas Jayhawks hope for good news on player eligibility

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Florida DE Floyd ruled ineligible for opener against FAU

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Florida sophomore DE Sharrif Floyd was ruled ineligible for the Gators’ season opener against Florida Atlantic according to an AP report.    “We have declared Sharrif Floyd ineligible and he is not eligible to compete until his eligibility is reinstated the NCAA,” … finish reading Florida DE Floyd ruled ineligible for opener against FAU

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