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NCAA suspension of Arion Carter

Overview

Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter faced an NCAA suspension following a Level III violation. The infraction involved a $427 flight paid for by his agent while Carter was participating in the NFL pre-draft process. Although Carter withdrew from the draft due to a foot injury and repaid the cost, the NCAA initially issued a three-game ban, which was later reduced to two games following an appeal by the University of Tennessee.

In a subsequent development, the NCAA further reduced the penalty to a one-game suspension. Under this revised ruling, Carter is set to miss only the season opener against Furman on September 5, making him eligible to return for the game against Georgia Tech on September 12.

University officials have expressed dissatisfaction with the proceedings. Tennessee athletic director Danny White criticized the NCAA rules as “archaic,” citing inconsistencies regarding how players returning from NFL training camps are treated compared to similar circumstances.

Entities

Josh Heupel · Arion Carter · National Collegiate Athletic Association · NCAA · University of Tennessee

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    NCAA reduces Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter's suspension to one game

    The NCAA reduced Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter's suspension from two games to one following a violation regarding an agent-paid flight. He is expected to return for the team's second game in September.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Arion Carter Suspended Two Games by NCAA Over $427 Flight

    The NCAA suspended Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter for two games after he accepted a $427 flight from his agent during the NFL draft process; the ban was reduced from three games on appeal and he will miss F‑

Sources

deadspin.com · newsday.com · si.com