Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Alabama DE Marcell Dareus declared ineligible

According to the Tuscaloosa News, and citing a source close to the situation, Alabama defensive end Marcell Dareus has been declared ineligible as the school is in the midst of a probe centered on the player's relationship with an agent Fortunately for the Tide, Dareus appears to be the only current player who attended a player-agent's party in Miami's South Beach, a soirée that's caused investigations at North Carolina and South Carolina as well as Alabama.
The News reports that the school will petition the NCAA immediately for the reinstatement of the defensive lineman's eligibility.
The SEC is assisting Alabama in its probe.

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