The Daily Tar Heel
Printing news. Raising hell. Since 1893.
Thursday, March 28, 2024 Newsletters Latest print issue

We keep you informed.

Help us keep going. Donate Today.
The Daily Tar Heel

NCAA hands out suspensions to Burney, Williams

Burney must sit out four more games, Williams two more

The NCAA has ruled that North Carolina football players Kendric Burney and Deunta Williams must sit out six and four games, respectively, for violations of NCAA agent benefits and preferential treatment rules.

Both players have sat out two games, which will be included in their suspension. The student-athletes received a combined $2,759 in improper benefits and will have to repay a portion of it to the a charity of their choice.

UNC athletic director Dick Baddour said the school will appeal the suspension length.

“While I respect the NCAA process, I believe the penalties to be unduly harsh given the individual circumstances in these cases,” Baddour said in a press release.

Burney received $1,333 in benefits and has to repay $575.19 to charity. Williams received $1,426 and must repay $450.67. Both players must pay the amount specified, as well as sit out the determined number of games, before they can compete again.

To get the day's news and headlines in your inbox each morning, sign up for our email newsletters.