According to a source of The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Georgia Bulldogs’ running back Todd Gurley is likely going to miss the rest of the season because of the NCAA investigation into the allegations of improper benefits
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On Thursday, Georgia Bulldogs’ running back was suspended by the university indefinitely following allegations of a violation of NCAA rules involving improper benefits for amateur athletes.
Gurley allegedly was paid $400 to sign 80 pierces of memorabilia on Georgia’s campus in Athens during the spring.
Now, things have gotten worse.
According to Chip Towers of The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Gurley will likely miss the rest of the season.
"A person familiar with the investigation of the possible violations by Georgia running back Todd Gurley told the AJC on Friday that it’s a “significant” case of the sale of memorabilia and there is a possibility that Gurley may not be cleared to return to the field this season……Other sources familiar with the investigation say a determination of punishment should be made by early next week."
Towers explains that the length of his suspension depends on how much money Gurley made. He pointed to NCAA Bylaw 12.1.2.1.6 to explain what kind of punishment Gurley could be subject to.
"1. Value of the benefit ranges from greater than $100 to $400 = withholding of 10 percent (of games) and repayment;2. Value of the benefit ranges from greater than $400 to $700 = withholding of 20 percent (of games) and repayment;3. Value of benefit ranges greater than $700 = withholding of 30 percent (of games) and repayment."
If those guidelines are followed, Gurley would not face a year-long suspension. However, “a“substantial” case might be cause for further penalty.”
Gurley, who many believe to be the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, has 773 yards and eight touchdowns on 94 carries.
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