A stressful, roller-coaster season for Oklahoma State just took another steep drop into a tunnel.
Dez Bryant, maybe the most gifted receiver in the country, has been declared ineligible by the school. Here’s the full release from the Oklahoma State:
Dez Bryant has been ruled ineligible for a violation of NCAA bylaw 10.1(d).Oklahoma State University has already begun the process of applying to the NCAA on his behalf for reinstatement.
This incident does not involve anyone associated with the OSU football or athletic department staffs, any employee of the university, alumni, donors, or any third-party affiliated with OSU.
OSU is taking this step because Bryant failed to openly disclose to the NCAA the full details of his interaction with a former NFL player not affiliated with OSU.
The University issued the following statement from Bryant: “I made a mistake by not being entirely truthful when meeting with the NCAA. I sincerely regret my mistake and apologize to my teammates, coaches, OSU fans and the NCAA.”
OSU coach Mike Gundy said: “We are certainly disappointed, but we are moving forward as we would with any challenge during the season.”
Due to the ongoing investigation of this matter, OSU has no additional comment at this time.
And here is the pertinent wording for NCAA Bylaw 10.1:
“Unethical conduct by a prospective or enrolled student-athlete or a current or former institutional staff member (e.g., coach, professor, tutor, teaching assistant, student manager, student trainer) may include, but is not limited to, the following:
(d) Knowingly furnishing the NCAA or the individual’s institution false or misleading information concerning the individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation.”
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Oklahoma State WR Bryant ineligible
STILLWATER, Okla. — All-America wide receiver Dez Bryant has been ruled ineligible by Oklahoma State for an improper interaction with a former NFL player.
Bryant said Wednesday in a statement released by the university that he “made a mistake by not being entirely truthful when meeting with the NCAA.” He also apologized to his teammates, coaches, fans and the NCAA.
A top NFL prospect, Bryant caught 87 passes for 1,480 yards and 19 touchdowns last season while also scoring twice on punt returns. He has 17 catches for 323 yards and four touchdowns this season, but sat out Oklahoma State’s last game against Grambling State.
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