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North Carolina WR Dwight Jones ineligible for Independence Bowl - NCAA Football - Sporting News Quote:
North Carolina leading WR Dwight Jones was declared ineligible for the Independence Bowl after allowing his name and image to be used to promote a birthday party in his honor in his hometown—a secondary violation, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Jones’ birthday is New Year’s Day. He'll turn 22.
NCAA rules prevent a player’s name or image from being used to promote events off campus or for-profit. UNC has asked for the NCAA to reinstate Jones, who has apologized for the incident. He says the party has been canceled, and the team is hoping he is reinstated before leaving for Shreveport.
“I apologize to my teammates, the coaching staff, and the university for the poor decision I made to allow my likeness to be used in the promotion of a party given by a family member while still a part of the Carolina football team,” Jones told the newspaper. “I should have asked the coaching staff or administration before allowing this to happen.”
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