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| Terrelle Pryor and four Ohio State teammates suspended for the first five games |
 Galaxies and comrades four quarters Terrell Pryor Ohio State suspended for the first five games of the 2011 season on Tuesday apologized for the sale of championship rings and memories and taking off from a tattoo parlor.The NCAA will allow all five to play in the Sugar Bowl against Texas on Jan. 4. "I had no intention of harming anyone at all, and I did not do anything or embarrassment to our university because it is the largest university in the nation," Pryor said, addressing his comments to the alumni, former players Ohio State fans, teammates and the coaching staff. " We, everyone in this room. We know we made a mistake. "
Ohio State spokeswoman Shelly Poe told the AP he did not know if the apology from the players or penalty if they were forced to apologize for the coaches and asked to speak in public. The Buckeyes practiced earlier in the day. They leave Wednesday for New Orleans, home of the Sugar Bowl. Pryor must pay $ 2,500 for the sale of the ring in 2008 Big Ten championship, Fiesta Bowl, sports award and gold pants, 2008, a charming tradition for players who are part of a team that beat rival Michigan. Pryor called his actions "young, selfish mistakes." The five were suspended last week by the NCAA, Ohio State has appealed. Coach Jim Tressel and athletic director Gene Smith, with players not directly address the investigation of the relationship or players with the tattoo shop and its owner, due to an independent appeal and the federal government. "I feel very honored and grateful to be a Buckeye, now and in the future," said Herrera. "My hope is that there will be a day that I am forgiven." Since they are young, they could enter the NFL draft this spring and avoid the hassle of the NCAA. Posey just confirmed that he had returned from his last year. Many have criticized the NCAA and Ohio State for players to play in the bowl game. The Big Ten and the university has asked the NCAA for approval. Critics also say the punishment was delayed until the 2011 regular season so that the container, which provides about $ 17 million to the participating teams and conferences, not diluted. NCAA spokesman Kevin Lennon challenged that assessment. "The idea that the NCAA is selective with its implementing rules is a myth rooted in prejudice and personal perception," he said in a statement. "Money is a motivating factor or a factor to explain why a school that receives a particular decision in relation to another," he said. "Any suggestion that the income of the bowl games, in particular, could influence the decisions of the NCAA is ridiculous because the schools and conferences to receive those revenues, not the (NCAA)." Ohio State's first five games of next season are against Akron, Toledo, Miami, Colorado and Michigan. Each player must also return to the charity of the value of what you earned. Adams has to pay $ 1,000 for selling the ring in 2008 Big Ten championship. Herrera sold his football jersey, pants and shoes for $ 1,000 and received services to discount the value of $ 150. Posey has sold its Big Ten ring 2008 for $ 1,200 and also received discounted services. A sixth player, rookie linebacker Jordan Whiting, must be based on the first game of the 2011 season and pay $ 150 to a charity. |