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September 2010, Sports Law

Green Suspension for Jersey Sale Raises Concern

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

A.J. Green's four-game suspension for selling his jersey to a supposed agent seems a bit harsh when NCAA schools reap millions from merchandise sales. According to MSNBC's Darren Rovell there needs to be some way for student-athletes to share in these merchandise sales.

While Green has been apologetic for selling his Independence Bowl jersey to a person the NCAA terms an agent, which resulted in a four-game suspension, many — including Rovell — haven’t been so gracious towards the NCAA’s hypocrisy. To read more, click here.

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