NCAA Rules Dez Bryant Out for Season
Posted Oct 27, 2009 9:24PM By
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Oklahoma State wide receiver
Dez Bryant will not have his eligibility restored this season, the NCAA announced Tuesday night.
Bryant, a preseason All-American, was suspended four weeks ago by Oklahoma State after the school learned he had lied to the NCAA about a meeting with former
NFL star Deion Sanders. The NCAA later ruled him ineligible Oct. 7.
"I made a mistake by not being entirely truthful when meeting with the NCAA," Bryant said in a statement at the time. I sincerely regret my mistake and apologize to my teammates, coaches, OSU fans and the NCAA."
Oklahoma State is appealing the ruling and expects a decision next week.
Bryant's eligibility will be restored by the NCAA next September, though the junior is expected to be among the first wide receivers selected in the
NFL Draft.
The NCAA accused Bryant with violating bylaw 10.1, which deals with "unethical conduct," including "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."
For the
Cowboys, the ruling couldn't come at a worse time. Oklahoma State faces Big 12 South favorite Texas this weekend in Stillwater, Okla.
Bryant caught 17 receptions for 323 yards and four touchdowns in four games this season. He caught 87 passes for 1,480 yards and 19 touchdowns a year ago.
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