Todd Gurley suspended indefinitely, allegedly paid $400 for autographs

Georgia Heisman Trophy competitor Todd Gurley has been suspended indefinitely because of a continuous investigation into a claimed infringement of NCAA standards, the school announced Thursday.

It has been said that the investigation involved the idea that Gurley received money in exchange for his autograph or the use of.

"I'm obviously very disappointed," Georgia head coach Mark Richt said. "The important thing for our team is to turn all our attention toward preparation for Missouri."

Sports Illustrated has reported that an unidentified individual affirmed to Georgia's compliance office this week that he paid Gurley $400 to sign 80 pieces of merchandise on grounds in Athens this past spring. The individual asserted to have a photograph and video of Gurley signing the items, SI's Andy Staples reported, however not the photograph or the video demonstrated cash evolving hands.

A SI check of the James Spence Authentication database, one of the main signature confirmation administrations, uncovered bunches of 90 and 20 sequentially numbered pieces of Gurley-marked memorabilia.

NCAA rules oblige schools to proclaim a player ineligible once they find an infringement may have been submitted. They might then seek reestablishment.)

Gurley, a junior, heads the SEC in rushing with 773 yards and eight touchdowns on 94 carries. His yards-per game average of 154.6 is around 30 yards more than second-place Alex Collins of Arkansas (124.2).

Gurley was on the most recent Heisman straw poll directed by Heismanpundit.com, only in front of Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott and Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota.

No. 13 Georgia (4-1, 2-1 in the SEC) confronts a crucial SEC East game at No. 23 Missouri (4-1, 1-0) on Saturday. With Keith Marshall and freshman Sony Michel injured, Gurley's suspension will probably mean a full workload for young recruit Nick Chubb, who is the Bulldogs' second-leading rusher with 224 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries.