Gurley suspended over alleged NCAA violation

Todd Gurley is averaging 154.6 yards per game through five games. (USATSI)

Georgia running back Todd Gurley, the current leader on the CBSSports.com Heisman Rankings, has been indefinitely suspended due to “an ongoing investigation into an alleged violation of NCAA rules,” according to the school.

“I’m obviously very disappointed,” head coach Mark Richt said in a school-released statement. “The important thing for our team is to turn all our attention toward preparation for Missouri.”

According to Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports, the NCAA investigation involves allegations of Gurley accepting “extra benefits for his likeness with memorabilia brokers.”

Gurley has been one of the most productive players in the country, rushing for 773 yards (8.22 yards per carry) and eight touchdowns, adding another score from his duties as a kick return specialist.

He is without doubt the most important part of Georgia’s offense, and this is a tough setback for UGA as it heads into a pivotal SEC East meeting with Missouri on Satudray.

The Bulldogs and TIgers kick off at 12 p.m. ET in a game can be seen on CBS and here on CBSSports.com.

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