AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn receiver Montez Billings will miss the first four games because of an academic issue.
Auburn associate athletic director Rich McGlynn said Thursday that university officials worked to get Billings on the field as quickly as possible. He said they don’t necessarily agree with the NCAA’s ruling.
Auburn has not elaborated on the issue for Billings, who has already graduated. He was sidelined for spring practice.
Billings is the team’s top returning receiver after catching 24 passes for 277 yards last season.
The Tigers open the season on Sept. 5 against Louisiana Tech. Billings can return on Oct. 3 at Tennessee.
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Comments » 11
Joevolsxtra writes:
Gotta hit those books. Even after you grajeate.
tdforvols writes:
They are bringing him back just in time to play the Vols.... Go figure.
rockytopatl writes:
Huh? How can you have academic issues if you have already graduated? Unless, perhaps, you cheated at graduation?
Cldvols1 writes:
Since I live in Auburn this is all I read about. It's a rebuilding year for the Tigers much like it is at UT, but since their playing in Neyland I expect nothing less than a double digit victory for the Vols. I already drive through campus with a big "T" on the front of my truck, at gametime I'm gonna be flying flags. Go Vols!!!
joeaubie writes:
Wow. A UT fan living in Auburn and having AU in your face 24/7. Kind of like this AU fan living in Knoxville. What's your point?
joeaubie writes:
Yes because the UT game is the one we've had circled all year? How's that aluminum foil hat working there for ya?
GBO writes:
hahaha..pretty good joeaubie...
GBO writes:
now go to hell auburn.
tdforvols writes:
Great, just what we need around here... another Aubie circle jerk.
Cldvols1 writes:
Since you live in K-ville and you wanna read about your team you know exactly my point, you can't! Dude, are you serious??
joeaubie writes:
actually I've been hanging around here for awhile and have had some fun and actually REAL correspondence with the more lucid Vol posters on here. Save your venom for the Gators and Tahd, td. You don't have to trash EVERY team that UT plays.
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