Attorney Says Proposed NCAA Penalty Preserves Athlete Welfare
An attorney for a suspended athlete said the NCAA should have accepted a penalty of continued treatment and two missed games. The statement described the outcome as consistent with the organization's stated priorities.
nypost.comAn attorney representing an athlete facing NCAA discipline said the proposed penalty would allow continued treatment while requiring the athlete to miss two games. The attorney stated that the plan would let the athlete focus on team activities and education about gambling addiction risks. The statement added that the approach would not harm the competitive integrity of college sports.
Attorney Statement "It is a just result.
Brendan gets to devote himself to his team and the education of athletes on the dangers of gambling addiction. He will continue his treatment, miss two games, and there is no injury to the competitive integrity of the NCAA. " The attorney said the NCAA had previously indicated it would place athlete welfare first when handling such cases.
