UNC reported to the NCAA that Quinn accepted two black diamond watches, a pair of matching earrings, travel accommodations to Miami and other benefits and that Little received diamond earrings, Tiffany Earrings on sale accommodations to the Bahamas and Washington, D.C., and to Miami twice and other benefits. Oct. 12--CHAPEL HILLThe North Carolina football careers of Robert Quinn, Greg Little and Marvin Austin ended yesterday for their parts in breaking NCAA rules about contact with sports agents and receiving extra benefits.The NCAA and UNC declared Quinn, a junior defensive end, and Little, a senior receiver, permanently ineligible. UNC dismissed Austin, a senior defensive tackle, from the football program after suspending him Sept. 1 for violating team rules.
UNC found that Quinn received $5,642 in extra benefits and that Little received $4,952 in extra benefits.UNC reported to the NCAA that Quinn accepted two black diamond watches, a pair of matching earrings, travel Tiffany Key Rings on sale to Miami and other benefits and that Little received diamond earrings, travel accommodations to the Bahamas and Washington, D.C., and to Miami twice and other benefits.They were declared ineligible for violations of the NCAA agent-benefits rule, for receiving preferential treatment and for ethical-onduct violations.Athletics Director Tiffany Keys on sale Baddour of North Carolina could not say exactly how much Austin received in extra benefits, because of lingering uncertainty about what was received, but said that the amount was between $10,000 and $13,000.
Austin did not return a phone call from the Winston-Salem Journal to his cell phone yesterday. He did apologize in a statement released by his attorney's office."I want to apologize to the NCAA and the entire North Carolina Tar Heel community, including my teammates, coaches, students and fans," Austin said. "I have let you all down, and I am truly sorry."I deeply regret Tiffany Money Clips on sale actions and the embarrassment I brought to the university and to the football program. I will pay a severe price for my poor decisions by not being able to play my entire senior season."All three players were told of the decisions yesterday morning by Baddour and Coach Butch Davis. UNC officials learned last Thursday that the NCAA had made a decision and learned the severity of it Friday.
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