So all Texas A&M would need to do is send a cease and desist to this autograph broker and assert that Manziel received no payment for his autographs. Now using a student’s likeness to profit is an NCAA violation, but so long as that student doesn’t actually receive anything in return then there is no significant punishment levied by the NCAA. After becoming a student-athlete, an individual shall not be eligible for participation in intercollegiate athletics if the individual: (a) Accepts any remuneration for or permits the use of his or her name or picture to advertise, recommend or promote directly the sale or use of a commercial product or service of any kind.” “12.5.2.1 Advertisements and Promotions After Becoming a Student-Athlete. The relevant NCAA bylaw that governs this situation is found here: The NCAA must prove that Manziel profited off the sale of his autographs. Under NCAA rules it isn’t enough for Manziel to have merely signed the autographs.
The important detail here is that none of ESPN’s sources can prove that Manziel actually received payment for these autographs. Before Manziel left South Florida, after taking in the title game, he signed hundreds of autographs more, one source said.” 6, when he landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to attend the game between Alabama and Notre Dame the next day.Īfter that meeting, three sources said, Manziel, accompanied by his friend and personal assistant Nathan Fitch, visited Tieman’s residence and signed hundreds of items in the main room of the apartment despite the fact that there were many people in the room. Two sources, who are aware of the signing arrangement, told “Outside the Lines” that Tieman approached Manziel on Jan. Three sources said Manziel signed photographs, footballs, mini football helmets and other items at the request of an autograph broker named Drew Tieman.
Both sources said they witnessed the signing, though neither saw the actual exchange of money. Two sources tell “Outside the Lines” that the Texas A&M quarterback agreed to sign memorabilia in exchange for a five-figure flat fee during his trip to Miami for the Discover BCS National Championship. “The NCAA is investigating whether Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel was paid for signing hundreds of autographs on photos and sports memorabilia in January, “Outside the Lines” has learned. Now the big question is this, can the NCAA prove that Manziel profited off the sale of those autographs? Today ESPN reported that the NCAA is investigating Johnny Manziel for allegedly signing autographs for a Florida autograph dealer.
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