Alabama Tells T-Shirt Store To Cease and Desist
By: Josh Rultenberg
Updated: July 26, 2011
The University of Alabama told a local store to stop selling items signed by current athletes because it endangers their eligibility.
Mike Ward, the university compliance director, sent a letter to T-Town Menswear on Dec. 22, 2010, telling him to "immediately cease and desist" promoting and selling items signed by current student athletes.
There was also a picture of running back Trent Richardson in a store signing the back of shirt with his name and number on the jersey.
This comes out as Ohio State is preparing for punishment for players receiving money for selling memorabilia.
Mike Ward, the university compliance director, sent a letter to T-Town Menswear on Dec. 22, 2010, telling him to "immediately cease and desist" promoting and selling items signed by current student athletes.
There was also a picture of running back Trent Richardson in a store signing the back of shirt with his name and number on the jersey.
This comes out as Ohio State is preparing for punishment for players receiving money for selling memorabilia.
