Dwight Jones...you do not have an NFL contract yet

[g5jamz]

Know the rules.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/Dwight-Jones-1st-annual-birthday-party-nixes-?urn=ncaaf-wp11801

The University of North Carolina on Tuesday declared Dwight Jones, the Tar Heels leading receiver, ineligible for the Independence Bowl after Jones allowed his name and image to be used to promote a party in Burlington, his hometown.

NCAA rules prohibit athletes from allowing their name or image to be used to promote an off-campus business or for-profit entity. Jones committed a secondary NCAA violation when he allowed his name and image to promote a birthday party in his honor on New Year's Eve.

UNC has applied to the NCAA for Jones' reinstatement. Jones apologized in a statement and said the party has been canceled

What is it about UNC football players? (keep in mind...my wife's a huge UNC fan and I'm pretty indifferent until UNCC starts playing)

[sharkkiller]

So his image can't be used to promote HIS birthday party?

[g5jamz]

No.

Not when it's a private business doing it.

[CRA]

So his image can't be used to promote HIS birthday party?

not to promote an off-campus business or for-profit entity. That is how Paris Hilton and reality show rejects make cash.

[sharkkiller]

OK. Didn't think about the promoter part of it. What about just fliers saying.."Hey, I am having a birthday party"?

[Dpantherman]

At this point, I don't care. As long as these guys aren't committing crimes, I don't give a poo.

[CRA]

At this point, I don't care. As long as these guys aren't committing crimes, I don't give a poo.

oh, I don't give a poo either.

people preach "free education" is payment enough....but kids who don't have financial support from parents NEED to make some money to live a normal/functional college life. Let them legally make money on their own.

[tarheelpride]

This is EXTREMELY petty and stupid. It's for a freakin' birthday party. BIRTHDAY PARTY!

P.S. he didn't drop a single round. This won't affect his draft status. See last year's defensive talent.

[g5jamz]

It is petty...

After reading more details.

NCAA will reinstate his status.

[Dpantherman]

I mean I know there are limits. I understand you should follow NCAA rules, but for goodness sakes, some of this stuff is just a waste of time.

[bleys]

the whole system needs changed..

[sharkkiller]

He was reinstated:

Linky

Oh and apparently, the party was being given by his family.