The playing career of Terrelle Pryor at Ohio State could be in doubt, according to a story published by The Columbus Dispatch.
Pryor, who already will serve a five-game suspension at the start of his senior season after selling memorabilia in exchange for cash and improper benefits, is being probed by both the NCAA and Ohio State.
Multiple people told the The Dispatch the investigation is focused on whether the Buckeyes quarterback received automobiles and other benefits not included in the original suspension.
The Dispatch reported earlier this year that Pryor was stopped for traffic violations three times in the past three years while driving cars that were owned by a car salesman or a Columbus used-car dealer for whom the salesman worked.
Citing federal law, the school would not comment on whether Pryor's activities are currently being examined.
"The university continues to work with the NCAA as they investigate matters involving our football program, and we will continue to do so until the conclusion of the investigation," Ohio State spokesman Jim Lynch told The Dispatch. "We are unable to comment on specific players' situations because of federal law."
Should Pryor be suspended additional games, it is possible he could leave school immediately and enter the NFL's supplemental draft. Despite the labor situation in professional football, there will be a draft some time this summer.
Pryor, who already will serve a five-game suspension at the start of his senior season after selling memorabilia in exchange for cash and improper benefits, is being probed by both the NCAA and Ohio State.
Multiple people told the The Dispatch the investigation is focused on whether the Buckeyes quarterback received automobiles and other benefits not included in the original suspension.
The Dispatch reported earlier this year that Pryor was stopped for traffic violations three times in the past three years while driving cars that were owned by a car salesman or a Columbus used-car dealer for whom the salesman worked.
Citing federal law, the school would not comment on whether Pryor's activities are currently being examined.
"The university continues to work with the NCAA as they investigate matters involving our football program, and we will continue to do so until the conclusion of the investigation," Ohio State spokesman Jim Lynch told The Dispatch. "We are unable to comment on specific players' situations because of federal law."
Should Pryor be suspended additional games, it is possible he could leave school immediately and enter the NFL's supplemental draft. Despite the labor situation in professional football, there will be a draft some time this summer.
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