Allegations that Terrelle Pryor had a freelance job as an autograph signer while still in school have sent shockwaves through college sports. But the issue actually goes quite a bit deeper. The marketing of player autographs is an NCAA rules violations and could risk the eligibility of college athletes. Yes, even those selling autographed items from active players could … [Read more...] about Universities Try to Keep Athletes Away From Autograph Revenue
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College Players Off Limits for Michigan Shop
They know demand is there. Fans ask. Alumni around the country call to see what they've got. Collectors hope to spot a future pro star in the making and want to buy low. Dealers elsewhere want to buy so they can sell high. For sellers of autographs in big time college towns, though, the answer usually comes fast. No. Paying a player to sign autographs while he's … [Read more...] about College Players Off Limits for Michigan Shop
ESPN: Pryor Had Autograph Deal
The news keeps getting worse for Ohio State's beleaguered football program. On Tuesday, Terrelle Pryor announced he wouldn't be back for his senior year. Then, ESPN showed video of a former friend of the quarterback saying Pryor made thousands of dollars signing autographs for a local dealer. The report, scheduled to air on the network's Outside the Lines program, but … [Read more...] about ESPN: Pryor Had Autograph Deal
Ohio State Gold Pants Show Up on Pawn Stars
Ohio State football has been the talk of the sports world for the first 13 weeks of 2011. Not the kind of attention you crave, though. While the NCAA probes the sale of memorabilia by players, the History Channel's popular Pawn Stars reality show got its own dose of the players-only memorabilia story when a man showed up with two pairs of "gold pants", the special award given … [Read more...] about Ohio State Gold Pants Show Up on Pawn Stars