Texas A&M cross country runner Ryan Trahan claims that he has been ruled ineligible after using his name, image, and likeness as an Aggies athlete on his YouTube page to promote a water bottle company that he started before enrolling at the university
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The NCAA has come under fire in recent years for rules that prohibit student athletes from earning money off of their own image, which effectively prevents amateurs from doing endorsement deals of any kind.
As Trahan explained on YouTube, he spoke about his company with an academic advisor, who instructed Trahan to fill out a waiver that would allow him to continue in his role as co-owner of Neptune Bottles. Unfortunately for him, until the matter is settled, he will remain ineligible.
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