AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn freshman running back Jovon Robinson is being held out of practice while the NCAA investigates allegations that his high school transcript was falsified.
Athletic department spokesman Kirk Sampson said Friday that Robinson’s academic status is being reviewed.
Memphis City Schools said in a statement that NCAA officials contacted the school district Tuesday regarding allegations involving a former Wooddale High School athlete. The statement said schools Superintendent Kriner Cash ordered an immediate investigation and that a school guidance counselor resigned after admitting to creating the fake transcript.
Robinson was one of Tennessee’s top prospects, and had a chance to contribute in a backfield trying to replace starter Mike Dyer, who transferred. The 6-foot-1, 220-pounder is easily the biggest of Auburn’s tailbacks and would bring a physical presence to the backfield if he’s eligible.
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Athletic department spokesman Kirk Sampson said Friday that Robinson’s academic status is being reviewed.
Memphis City Schools said in a statement that NCAA officials contacted the school district Tuesday regarding allegations involving a former Wooddale High School athlete. The statement said schools Superintendent Kriner Cash ordered an immediate investigation and that a school guidance counselor resigned after admitting to creating the fake transcript.
Robinson was one of Tennessee’s top prospects, and had a chance to contribute in a backfield trying to replace starter Mike Dyer, who transferred. The 6-foot-1, 220-pounder is easily the biggest of Auburn’s tailbacks and would bring a physical presence to the backfield if he’s eligible.
http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/08/12/auburn-player-sidelined-by-ncaa-probe-into-high-school-transcript/
