The NCAA has determined the Instagram post by Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller, in which he promoted an AdvoCare health store, is a minor violation and his eligibility has been reinstated.
The university issued the following statement:
The NCAA has determined that Braxton Miller's Instagram post on March 24, 2015, was deemed to be a promotion of a commercial product. The Ohio State University Dept. of Athletics reported the incident to the NCAA, and the NCAA has reinstated Braxton's eligibility without any conditions. This was considered a minor violation and the matter is now closed.
Miller missed the entire 2014 season after suffering an offseason shoulder injury, but was back in the news this offseason after promoting an AdvoCare store through his personal Instagram account.
While the team has a pair of very capable quarterbacks on the roster in addition to Miller in J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones, Buckeyes fans will surely breathe a sigh of relief now that this matter is behind the team.
Interestingly enough, Ohio State compliance tweeted out this message Thursday morning:
Student-athletes may not endorse or promote (in any manner) businesses and/or their products or services. #ProtectYourEligibility
— OSU Compliance (@OSUCompliance) April 9, 2015
