EDIT TO POST: Ole Miss is opening its own investigation into Laremy Tunsil (also being investigated by NCAA about agents and recruiting issues).
(Here's an article about this and is also in a later post in this thread).
"When the stepfather of Ole Miss offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil dropped an allegation the Rebel was associating with sports agents, Ole Miss responded swiftly. So did the NCAA. Now both are conducting investigations to determine if Tunsil acted in violation of NCAA rules regarding agents. Ole Miss issued a statement Monday afternoon to say it is a manner the program takes seriously.
“The University of Mississippi Department of Athletics is aware of the allegations made by Laremy Tunsil’s stepfather regarding potential NCAA violations involving Laremy,” the statement opened. “As we do with any allegation, we initiated an internal investigation last week and have offered the NCAA our full cooperation. We take the obligations to the NCAA and SEC very seriously, and we will continue to educate, monitor and enforce all applicable rules. Any other reports are speculation until the process is complete.”
Tunsil was arrested and charged for domestic violence after punching his stepfather, Lindsey Miller. Tunsil reportedly was acting in defense of his mother at the time. Tunsil and his mother pressed charges against Miller, at which time Miller let it be known his stepson had been riding around with agents. It was this that he claims started the discussion that turned violent. Once that became public, the NCAA got involved to see what they can find.
While most will praise Tunsil for defending his mother in a tense moment, his eligibility will eventually have to be analyzed. If he is found guilty by the NCAA and Ole Miss of associated with and accepting any kinds of benefits from agents then his eligibility will be put at risk, even if just for part of a game. So for now, let’s let the legal process play out on one end, and the NCAA and Ole Miss investigations play out on the other.
Here's another article today by the Clarion-Ledger in Jackson:
"NCAA investigating Ole Miss, questions Tunsil's stepfather
Riley Blevins, The Clarion-Ledger
AP
NCAA officials were in Oxford Friday talking to the stepfather of Ole Miss lineman Laremy Tunsil about possible rules violations.
OXFORD – NCAA officials were here Friday and interviewed the stepfather of Ole Miss tackle Laremy Tunsil as part of an investigation into multiple alleged rules violations by the University of Mississippi football program.
The trip made by NCAA officials comes one week after Tunsil was arrested for domestic assault against his stepfather, Lindsey Miller. According to an arrest report by the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office obtained by The Clarion-Ledger this week, Miller claimed the fight was a result of his warning to Tunsil about having contact with player agents.
Miller confirmed to The Clarion-Ledger Friday that he met with NCAA director of enforcement for football Chris Howard for what he estimated was three hours.
Calls to Howard's cell phone were not immediately returned.
Miller declined to comment further on his meeting with Howard and one other unnamed NCAA official, saying he agreed that their talks would remain confidential.
But on Thursday, Miller told The Clarion-Ledger that, in addition to the contact made by agents, he is aware of violations that occurred during Tunsil's recruitment as well, including claims of falsified academic records and gifts made by the university.
Miller also alleges that the agents have provided Tunsil with other benefits outside of transportation, including gifts of cash, clothes, help with car insurance payments and more.
An Ole Miss spokesperson told The Clarion-Ledger that the school has not had contact with the NCAA and was unaware of any representatives being in the area.
Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze said Tunsil, who is projected to be a top five pick in next year's NFL draft, allegedly assaulted his stepfather in defense of his mother, Desiree Tunsil.
When Lafayette County deputies arrived at the scene Thursday, according to the police incident report, Miller was "very excited" and claimed that "Tunsil and the agents" left in a yellow convertible.
The deputy put out a "BOLO," or "be on lookout," for the car with both the Oxford Police Department and the university's police, the report says.
Tunsil would be able to speak with certified NFL agents under NCAA rules as long as he doesn't sign a contract with them or accept any impermissible benefits.
But under NCAA bylaw 12.3, a student-athlete may not accept transportation from an agent. This also applies to the student-athlete's relatives or friends.
"We are aware that Laremy and his family have met with potential agents, which is within his NCAA rights as a student-athlete," Freeze said in a statement to The Clarion-Ledger earlier this week. "Regarding the altercation, we will continue to gather facts and cooperate with the proper authorities."
Both parties have pressed charges against each other.
Tunsil and Miller are scheduled to appear in court on July 14, said Lafayette County Sheriff's Department officials."
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(Here's an article about this and is also in a later post in this thread).
"When the stepfather of Ole Miss offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil dropped an allegation the Rebel was associating with sports agents, Ole Miss responded swiftly. So did the NCAA. Now both are conducting investigations to determine if Tunsil acted in violation of NCAA rules regarding agents. Ole Miss issued a statement Monday afternoon to say it is a manner the program takes seriously.
“The University of Mississippi Department of Athletics is aware of the allegations made by Laremy Tunsil’s stepfather regarding potential NCAA violations involving Laremy,” the statement opened. “As we do with any allegation, we initiated an internal investigation last week and have offered the NCAA our full cooperation. We take the obligations to the NCAA and SEC very seriously, and we will continue to educate, monitor and enforce all applicable rules. Any other reports are speculation until the process is complete.”
Tunsil was arrested and charged for domestic violence after punching his stepfather, Lindsey Miller. Tunsil reportedly was acting in defense of his mother at the time. Tunsil and his mother pressed charges against Miller, at which time Miller let it be known his stepson had been riding around with agents. It was this that he claims started the discussion that turned violent. Once that became public, the NCAA got involved to see what they can find.
While most will praise Tunsil for defending his mother in a tense moment, his eligibility will eventually have to be analyzed. If he is found guilty by the NCAA and Ole Miss of associated with and accepting any kinds of benefits from agents then his eligibility will be put at risk, even if just for part of a game. So for now, let’s let the legal process play out on one end, and the NCAA and Ole Miss investigations play out on the other.
Here's another article today by the Clarion-Ledger in Jackson:
"NCAA investigating Ole Miss, questions Tunsil's stepfather
Riley Blevins, The Clarion-Ledger
AP
NCAA officials were in Oxford Friday talking to the stepfather of Ole Miss lineman Laremy Tunsil about possible rules violations.
OXFORD – NCAA officials were here Friday and interviewed the stepfather of Ole Miss tackle Laremy Tunsil as part of an investigation into multiple alleged rules violations by the University of Mississippi football program.
The trip made by NCAA officials comes one week after Tunsil was arrested for domestic assault against his stepfather, Lindsey Miller. According to an arrest report by the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office obtained by The Clarion-Ledger this week, Miller claimed the fight was a result of his warning to Tunsil about having contact with player agents.
Miller confirmed to The Clarion-Ledger Friday that he met with NCAA director of enforcement for football Chris Howard for what he estimated was three hours.
Calls to Howard's cell phone were not immediately returned.
Miller declined to comment further on his meeting with Howard and one other unnamed NCAA official, saying he agreed that their talks would remain confidential.
But on Thursday, Miller told The Clarion-Ledger that, in addition to the contact made by agents, he is aware of violations that occurred during Tunsil's recruitment as well, including claims of falsified academic records and gifts made by the university.
Miller also alleges that the agents have provided Tunsil with other benefits outside of transportation, including gifts of cash, clothes, help with car insurance payments and more.
An Ole Miss spokesperson told The Clarion-Ledger that the school has not had contact with the NCAA and was unaware of any representatives being in the area.
Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze said Tunsil, who is projected to be a top five pick in next year's NFL draft, allegedly assaulted his stepfather in defense of his mother, Desiree Tunsil.
When Lafayette County deputies arrived at the scene Thursday, according to the police incident report, Miller was "very excited" and claimed that "Tunsil and the agents" left in a yellow convertible.
The deputy put out a "BOLO," or "be on lookout," for the car with both the Oxford Police Department and the university's police, the report says.
Tunsil would be able to speak with certified NFL agents under NCAA rules as long as he doesn't sign a contract with them or accept any impermissible benefits.
But under NCAA bylaw 12.3, a student-athlete may not accept transportation from an agent. This also applies to the student-athlete's relatives or friends.
"We are aware that Laremy and his family have met with potential agents, which is within his NCAA rights as a student-athlete," Freeze said in a statement to The Clarion-Ledger earlier this week. "Regarding the altercation, we will continue to gather facts and cooperate with the proper authorities."
Both parties have pressed charges against each other.
Tunsil and Miller are scheduled to appear in court on July 14, said Lafayette County Sheriff's Department officials."
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