November 18, 2024

'Free Chase Young': Criticism of the NCAA trends on social media after Ohio State star's suspension

Chase Young will not play for Ohio State on Saturday because of, in his own words, “an NCAA eligibility issue.” © Provided by Perform Media Channels Limited Ohio State initially shared the news of Young’s indefinite suspension Friday morning, and Young elaborated on the news a few hours later. According to the star pass rusher, he accepted a loan from a family friend and repaid it in full last summer. Young’s lawyer Tim Nevius also released a statement on Twitter, saying: “Chase took a small loan from a close family friend last year to cover basic life expenses. Loan was repaid months ago and we’re working to restore his eligibility. Unfair and outdated [NCAA] rules punish athletes for making ends meet while enriching everyone else.” MORE: How Chase Young ruling could impact Big Ten, CFP, Heisman races As of now all we know for sure is Young will miss Ohio State’s game…

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