The University of North Carolina has expanded the inquiry into its football team to include allegations that a former tutor was writing papers for players, reports ESPN.com. The Tar Heels are already the target of an NCAA investigation; two players are alleged to have made improper contact with sports agents. Sources told ESPN the tutor in question was a nanny for coach Butch Davis’ family. At least nine players, including Marvin Austin, an All-ACC defensive tackle, have been relegated to the scout team because of the academic investigation. Austin and star receiver Greg Little were interviewed by NCAA investigators last month for allegedly receiving improper benefits from agents. Read the full ESPN story here. The Tar Heels kick off their season Sept. 4 against LSU in Atlanta at the annual Chick-fil-A College Kickoff.
North Carolina investigating academic wrongdoing with football team
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