Thirteen North Carolina football players will be suspended by the university for selling school issued sneakers, according to a press release by the school.
Quarterback Chazz Surratt is one of them.
Offensive lineman Brian Anderson, defensive end Malik Carney, wide receiver Beau Corrales, defensive end Tomon Fox, defensive end Tyrone Hopper, offensive lineman Quiron Johnson, linebacker Malik Robinson, Surratt and offensive lineman Jordan Tucker will each sit out four games. Defensive backs Greg Ross and Tre Shaw will miss two games, and quarterback Jack Davidson and offensive lineman Jonah Melton will miss one.
The NCAA approved a request to stagger certain suspensions, according to the press release.
In January, 15 players on North Carolina's football team sold school-issued sneakers in exchange for as much $2,500 in cash, according emails obtained by The News & Observer in a public records request.
According to the emails, the university found out about the sales on Jan. 12 after a member of the public sent an email to the athletic director alleging that a number of individuals who received the UNC Retro Air Jordan 3's may have sold them to a local shoe business. A local business called "Request Boutique" in Greensboro, N.C., was alleged to be involved.
Four days later, athletic director Bubba Cunningham and head coach Larry Fedora held a meeting with the players to address the actions. The university required all players to return the shoes.
UNC self-reported the allegations to the NCAA. They have been deemed a secondary violation.
