The NCAA has placed Oregon’s football program on probation for three years and took away a pair of scholarship for recruiting violations that happened under Chip Kelly’s watch before he left for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Chip Kelly-era violations at Oregon punished by NCAA
The circumstances surrounding the arrest of former New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez imply that the player is facing some severe charges, according to practicing defense attorney Harvey Steinberg, who appeared as a guest on NFL Network’s ‘NFL AM’ on Wednesday, June 26. ‘The fact that they did it the way they did it, suggests to me it’s going to be a very, very serious situation. Otherwise, they needlessly humiliated Mr. Hernandez in front of the media. They knew the media was there, and they made a big show by coming over and doing it the way they did. One wouldn’t think they would have done this for obstruction.’
NFL | Aaron Hernandez’s charges seemingly very serious
In today’s Three and Out: Vernon Davis says he’s willing to line up at receiver while the Cowboys could be doing some WR shuffling of their own.
Vernon Davis willing to play receiver if needed
The Cleveland Browns were dealing with their own serious legal matter on Wednesday. Rookie defensive end/linebacker Ausar Walcott was charged in New Jersey with attempted murder, according to authorities.
Ausar Walcott charged with attempted murder in N.J.
Former Baltimore Ravens coach Brian Billick told “NFL AM” that New England’s quick decision to release Aaron Hernandez suggests the Patriots knew “a good deal” about what Hernandez is up against.
Aaron Hernandez arrest: Brian Billick’s unique take
Former Baltimore Ravens coach Brian Billick told “NFL AM” that New England’s quick decision to release Aaron Hernandez suggests the Patriots knew “a good deal” about what Hernandez is up against.
Brian Billick’s unique take on Aaron Hernandez arrest
The New England Patriots will carry a $2.5 million salary cap penalty for 2013 after the release of TE Aaron Hernandez. His $1.323 base salary was guaranteed, and his cap number is $4.073 million for 2013. He had a $12.5 million signing bonus prorated over five years, and the team could attempt to retrieve the portion they paid. The Patriots will have an $8.637 million salary cap hit for 2014.
Patriots | Salary cap ramifications of Aaron Hernandez release
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly was penalized with an 18-month show-cause penalty, which means he won’t be allowed to return to college coaching within the 18-month period. Kelly is being punished for the usage of recruiting services while he was head coach at University of Oregon.
Eagles | Chip Kelly sanctioned for actions at Oregon
Free-agent TE Aaron Hernandez (Patriots) is unlikely to be claimed off waivers as he’s owed a $1.323 million salary in 2013.
NFL | Aaron Hernandez unlikely to be claimed
In the wake of Aaron Hernandez’s arrest, practicing defense attorney Harvey Steinberg told NFL Network’s “NFL AM” he was surprised by how police went about taking the former New England Patriots tight end into custody.
Defense attorney: Aaron Hernandez arrest a ‘big show’