NCAA rules restrict fans from helping homeless athlete

Posted May 13, 2014
Since “A Suitcase and a Dream,” the life story about future Boise State football player Antoine Turner aired on KTVB on Sunday, May 11, a number of viewers have reached out asking if they can assist the 21-year-old who is currently homeless. NCAA rules prohibit most types of help, especially from fans. A violation could affect Turner’s eligibility at Boise State. The following is a reply from Boise State compliance to KTVB sports director Jay Tust: (KTVB.com)

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