((ht: espn.com))So, the summer of Johnny Manziel's discontent continues.
A report late Sunday afternoon by ESPN's "Outside The Lines" crew cites sources (3 of them) saying Manziel made an agreement to sign memorabilia for an autograph broker while in Miami for last years BCS Championship game. And the report says the NCAA's assistant director of enforcement is apparently aware of the issue and investigating.
The rule, which has bitten a variety of College Football players over the past few years has led to several suspensions.
Perhaps the most noteworthy of those, Georgia's AJ Green who was forced to sit for 4-games a few years ago after it was found he signed jersey's for an autograph dealer and was paid for it.
Green sat, if memory serves, 4-games.
Read the entire ESPN story RIGHT HERE
If true, this may very well be the capper to what's been a bizarre, headline filled spring and summer for last seasons Heisman Trophy winner.
From being kicked out of parties to showing up at high profile events, Manziel has been the center of media attention wherever he goes and often for what ever he does. And he's been the focus of extensive, long-form reports from ESPN and Sports Illustrated within the past couple of weeks.
Many outside the Texas A&M family and probably some within are quickly tiring of the 20-year old dubbed "Johnny Football". Based on the profile stories, he does not seem to be totally prepared or capable of dealing with the fame and attention he now gathers.
Those in Aggie-land are no doubt hoping this ends up being much ado about nothing. The season is a month or less away.
If this ends up being true, it remains to be seen if #2 will be taking the field when that first kickoff arrives.
Here's Darren Rovell with Todd Grisham
((HT: ESPN))
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