SEATTLE (AP) – Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Kentwan Balmer says he hasn't spoken with the NCAA about an investigation at North Carolina.
Former college teammate Cam Thomas has said that Balmer paid for Thomas and current Tar Heel Marvin Austin to travel to California to train last summer. In an interview with The Associated Press, the former first-round draft pick wouldn't say whether he paid for the trip and adds that he hasn't even been contacted by the NCAA.
The NCAA is looking at whether Austin, also a defensive tackle, and receiver Greg Little received improper benefits from agents. Thomas is now a rookie with the San Diego Chargers.
Balmer says it's unfair that Austin and Thomas have faced so much speculation, saying both players are like family.
Comments
This is news?
Sat, 08/21/2010 - 02:29 — colvenjdWhat news was reported?
its been a few days since
Sun, 08/22/2010 - 00:12 — chrismg1its been a few days since any real news about the investigation came out so they have to put something out there lest everyone forget and start focusing on football for a change
ncaa
Sun, 08/22/2010 - 15:58 — gvillegatrI don't think they honestly care how long it takes. Like the IRS, they'll play with you as long as they feel like it b/c, well, it was your own fault (more than likely) they came calling to begin with.
Yep
Sun, 08/22/2010 - 20:25 — JPDOhioThat is the perfect analogy.
UGGHHHHHH
Fri, 08/20/2010 - 22:22 — unc098UGGHHHHHH
He said they were like family....
Fri, 08/20/2010 - 21:13 — UNC1998and I don't really talk about mine.
At least...
Fri, 08/20/2010 - 17:48 — Heels20...Balmer knew to keep his mouth shut.
Yep
Fri, 08/20/2010 - 17:52 — Puddentainfinding someone who will keep their mouth shut is hard to do these days.
Wouldn't say
Fri, 08/20/2010 - 17:41 — Puddentainsays it all