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Todd Gurley suspended reportedly for memorabilia investigation

Todd Gurley

Georgia Bulldogs stud running back Todd Gurley has been suspended by the school indefinitely as he is investigated for a possible violation of NCAA rules.

According to FOX Sports college football reporter Bruce Feldman, Gurley is being investigated for the same thing Johnny Manziel was popped for — memorabilia.

Sports Illustrated later reported that a person confirmed to Georgia’s compliance office that he paid Gurley $400 to sign 80 items on campus during the spring.

Gurley was one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy. The junior back has rushed for 773 yards and 8 touchdowns this season.

“I’m obviously very disappointed,” Georgia coach Mark Richt said in a statement. “The important thing for our team is to turn all our attention toward preparation for Missouri.”

Nate Fitch, who managed Manziel when the former Texas A&M quarterback was busted for the autograph scandal, tweeted some strong thoughts on the matter because he went through something similar.

If this story comes as a surprise to you, you probably missed a tip posted on Reddit less than two weeks ago. An autograph dealer said Gurley became too greedy with autographs and predicted this was coming.

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