Braxton Miller will not lose NCAA eligibility after posting AdvoCare photo

Rest easy Ohio State fans, Braxton Miller’s eligibility is intact.

Three weeks after Miller, one of Ohio State’s quarterbacks, posted a picture of himself and a friend endorsing AdvoCare supplements on Instagram, the NCAA has decided not to level any punishment and the case has been closed.

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.

The caption of the photo included Miller’s name and his email address where potential customers could contact him about purchasing products.

The photo was deleted shortly after it was posted.

NCAA athletes are not prohibited from selling AdvoCare products, but they are prohibited from using their likeness in advertising.

Miller, who missed all of last season after reinjuring his surgically repaired shoulder, has been limited during spring practices while he continues to rehab. When he is ready to participate in drills, he will be involved in a hotly contested race for the Buckeyes starting quarterback spot with J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones.

For more Ohio State news, visit BuckeyeGrove.com.

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