Report: NCAA Makes Decision On Ohio State ‘Tattoo-Gate’ Players
Earlier this month, Terrelle Pryor and four other former Ohio State players comprising the “Tattoo 5” sent out a strong message.
Following the passing of the new name, image and likeness rules, they thought it was time to reinstate their accomplishments.
“Now that fundamental right has been granted to a new generation of athletes,” the statement read. “Now they finally have the freedoms to share in some of the millions of dollars in revenue they generate for their coaches, their institutions, their conferences, and the NCAA as a whole, we would like to see our hard won accomplishments reinstated.”
Unfortunately for Pryor and company, the NCAA doesn’t agree. In a statement on Wednesday, the NCAA announced it won’t change any previous decisions.
Here’s what the statement said, via the Columbus Dispatch:
“The rules that govern fair play are voted on, agreed to and expected to be upheld by all NCAA member schools,” it read. “Previous penalties, including those that are several years old, will not be re-evaluated or reconsidered based on the recent changes to NIL rules.”
Pryor and company were found to have sold memorabilia in exchange for impermissible benefits from a local tattoo parlor. Unfortunately, the ensuing scandal was enough to take down former head coach Jim Tressel.
Now it appears the NCAA won’t recognize their accomplishments moving forward. Likewise, the NCAA announced it won’t reinstate Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy.
It’s a tough blow for all athletes involved.
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