Thursday, December 30, 2004

OSU Update

It appears Maurice Clarrett was telling the truth:

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State athletic director Andy Geiger said athletic officials will sanction a businessman who gave improper benefits to Buckeyes quarterback Troy Smith.

The benefits led to Smith's suspension from Wednesday night's Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, where the No. 22 Buckeyes defeated Oklahoma State 33-7.

Geiger said 46-year-old Robert Q. Baker, who shares a luxury suite at Ohio Stadium, gave Smith an unspecified benefit at the Columbus business he used to run, in violation of NCAA rules.

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