UNC to suspend 13 football players for selling sneakers

Thirteen North Carolina football players will be suspended by the university for selling school-issued sneakers, according to a news release by the school.

Quarterback Chazz Surratt is one of them.

Offensive lineman Brian Anderson, defensive end Malik Carney, wide receiver Beau Corrales, defensive end Tomon Fox, defensive end Tyrone Hopper, offensive lineman Quiron Johnson, linebacker Malik Robinson, Surratt and offensive lineman Jordan Tucker will each sit out four games. Defensive backs Greg Ross and Tre Shaw will miss two games, and quarterback Jack Davidson and offensive lineman Jonah Melton will miss one.

The NCAA approved a request to stagger certain suspensions, according to the news release.

In January, 15 players on North Carolina’s football team sold school-issued sneakers in exchange for as much $ 2,500 in cash, according to emails obtained by The News & Observer in a public records request.

According to the emails, the university found out about the sales on Jan. 12 after a member of the public sent an email to the athletic director alleging that a number of individuals who received the UNC Retro Air Jordan 3’s may have sold them to a local shoe business. A local business called “Request Boutique” in Greensboro was alleged to be involved.