Josh Heupel Blasts NCAA For Suspending Tennessee Star Over A $427 Plane Ticket

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USA TODAY Network / Imagn Images via Reuters ConnectThe NCAA has finally identified the financial transaction threatening the integrity of college football: a $427 plane ticket. Tennessee Volunteers coach Josh Heupel called Arion Carter’s two game suspension “bull s—” and the censored review still sounds more reasonable than the punishment. College Football Left This Rule Behind Years AgoThere is technically a rule involved. Some regulations are necessary unless college football wants every agent to launch a suspiciously generous travel agency. It is attempting to police modern college football with a rulebook that still seems emotionally attached to meal vouchers and complimentary bagels.