🏈 Ole Miss OT arrested for punching stepfather

[BAMANEWSBOT]

Ole Miss OT arrested for punching stepfather while defending mother.

Ole Miss offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil was arrested on Friday on charges of domestic violence against his stepfather.

According to ESPN.com, the alleged incident took place on Thursday at the home of Tunsil's mother, Desiree Tunsil. Tunsil allegedly punched his stepfather, Lindsey Miller, and both Laremy Tunsil and his mother have since pressed charges against Miller.

The ESPN.com report says that Tunsil punched Miller after Miller shoved his mother, and that he was simply defending his mom.

"We can confirm that Laremy Tunsil turned himself in and was arrested for a misdemeanor, domestic violence-simple assault," Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze told ESPN. "The incident occurred Thursday night and involves Laremy defending his mother against his stepfather.

"Laremy realizes he could have handled it differently, but I am proud of him for standing up for his mother and protecting his family. Laremy and his mother have also pressed charges against the stepfather. As we gather more facts, we will act and make decisions accordingly."

The Oxford Police Department would not confirm that both Laremy and Deesiree Tunsil have filed charges against Miller.

Tunsil broke his leg during Ole Miss' loss to TCU in the Peach Bowl, but the All-SEC lineman is expected to be healthy for the beginning of the 2015 season.

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[bcracker]

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I would punch a man for shoving my mother too.

 

[sean]

I would punch a man for shoving my mother too.

you can put me down as someone who would do the exact same thing.....but probably more.

 

[BamaFan334]

Same here. No one touches momma without paying the price. Luckily he didn't get shot, which I also would have not had a problem with considering a grown man decided to put his hands on a woman.

 

[TerryP]

It's my suspicion there's more to this story than what's being reported.

The point that Freeze comes out with this "proud/hero" talk with his press release and in the same release also states "As we gather more facts we will act and make decisions accordingly" is just...well, odd.

 

[planomateo]

So his stepfather is burning down the house at this point.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

If Stepdaddy realizes he's done, he may also start talking about Tunsil's recruitng as well...

 

[bamafan4ever]

If Stepdaddy realizes he's done, he may also start talking about Tunsil's recruitng as well...

Yes sir and from my memory, it was a pretty contentious battle between UGA, BAMA and Ole Miss for his services. A VERY late commit to Ole Miss if I recall.

 

[TerryP]

It's my suspicion there's more to this story than what's being reported.

The point that Freeze comes out with this "proud/hero" talk with his press release and in the same release also states "As we gather more facts we will act and make decisions accordingly" is just...well, odd.

So his stepfather is burning down the house at this point.

Hrrmmm.

See what I mean?

 

[BamaFan334]

Freeze is saying talking with agents is ok per the NCAA. Anyone want to clarify this for me since he's an underclassman with a season to play before eligibility.

 

[planomateo]

Freeze is saying talking with agents is ok per the NCAA. Anyone want to clarify this for me since he's an underclassman with a season to play before eligibility.

It's within the rules, just as long as he doesn't agree verbally or in writing to be represented by this agent in the future.

Below is via http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/D110.pdf

12.3 USE OF AGENTS

12.3.1 General Rule. An individual shall be ineligible for participation in an intercollegiate sport if he or she ever has agreed (orally or in writing) to be represented by an agent for the purpose of marketing his or her athletics ability or reputation in that sport. Further, an agency contract not specifically limited in writing to a sport or particular sports shall be deemed applicable to all sports, and the individual shall be ineligible to participate in any sport.

12.3.1.1 Representation for Future Negotiations. An individual shall be ineligible per Bylaw 12.3.1 if he or she enters into a verbal or written agreement with an agent for representation in future professional sports negotiations that are to take place after the individual has completed his or her eligibility in that sport.
12.3.1.2 Benefits from Prospective Agents. An individual shall be ineligible per Bylaw 12.3.1 if he or she (or his or her relatives or friends) accepts transportation or other benefits from: (Revised: 1/14/97)

(a) Any person who represents any individual in the marketing of his or her athletics ability. The receipt of such expenses constitutes compensation based on athletics skill and is an extra benefit not available to the student body in general; or
(b) An agent, even if the agent has indicated that he or she has no interest in representing the student-athlete in the marketing of his or her athletics ability or reputation and does not represent individuals in the student-athlete’s sport. (Adopted: 1/14/97)​

12.3.2 Legal Counsel. Securing advice from a lawyer concerning a proposed professional sports contract shall not be considered contracting for representation by an agent under this rule, unless the lawyer also represents the individual in negotiations for such a contract.

12.3.2.1 Presence of a Lawyer at Negotiations. A lawyer may not be present during discussions of a contract offer with a professional organization or have any direct contact (in person, by telephone or by mail) with a professional sports organization on behalf of the individual. A lawyer’s presence during such discussions is considered representation by an agent.​

12.3.3 Athletics Scholarship Agent. Any individual, agency or organization that represents a prospective student-athlete for compensation in placing the prospective student-athlete in a collegiate institution as a recipient of institutional financial aid shall be considered an agent or organization marketing the individual’s athletics ability or reputation.

12.3.3.1 Talent Evaluation Services and Agents. A prospective student-athlete may allow a scouting service or agent to distribute personal information (e.g., high school academic and athletics records, physical statistics) to member institutions without jeopardizing his or her eligibility, provided the fee paid to such an agent is not based on placing the prospective student-athlete in a collegiate institution as a recipient of institutional financial aid.​

12.3.4 Professional Sports Counseling Panel. It is permissible for an authorized institutional professional sports counseling panel to:

(a) Advise a student-athlete about a future professional career;
(b) Provide direction on securing a loan for the purpose of purchasing insurance against a disabling injury; (Adopted: 1/16/93)
(c) Review a proposed professional sports contract;
(d) Meet with the student-athlete and representatives of professional teams;
(e) Communicate directly (e.g., in-person, by mail or telephone) with representatives of a professional athletics team to assist in securing a tryout with that team for a student-athlete; (Adopted: 1/11/94)
(f) Assist the student-athlete in the selection of an agent by participating with the student-athlete in interviews of agents, by reviewing written information player agents send to the student-athlete and by having direct communication with those individuals who can comment about the abilities of an agent (e.g., other agents, a professional league’s players’ association); and (Adopted: 1/11/94)
(g) Visit with player agents or representatives of professional athletics teams to assist the student-athlete in determining his or her market value (e.g., potential salary, draft status). (Adopted: 1/11/94)
12.3.4.1 Appointment by President or Chancellor. This panel shall consist of at least three persons appointed by the institution’s president or chancellor (or his or her designated representative from outside the athletics department). (Revised: 3/8/06) 70
12.3.4.2 Composition. The majority of panel members shall be full-time employees outside of the institution’s athletics department. No more than one panel member may be an athletics department staff member. No sports agent or any person employed by a sports agent or agency may be a member of the panel. All panel members shall be identified to the NCAA national office. (Revised: 1/11/94, 1/10/05)​

 

[BAMANEWSBOT]

Lindsey Miller, the stepfather of Ole Miss left tackle Laremy Tunsil, told Lafayette County Sheriff's Department deputies on Thursday night that he and Tunsil's mother were arguing about Tunsil "riding around with football agents" at the time of the incident that led to Tunsil's arrest, according to a police report obtained by The Clarion-Ledger on Tuesday morning.

Tunsil, who is projected to be a top five pick in next year's NFL draft, was arrested on charges of domestic violence after he allegedly assaulted his stepfather on Thursday in defense of his mother, Desiree Tunsil, coach Hugh Freeze said in a statement released Saturday.

According to the police report, when deputy Rudy Howell arrived at the scene at 7:19 p.m. Thursday night, Miller was "very excited" and told Howell that "Tunsil and the agents" left in a yellow convertible.

Tunsil's voluntary statements were not attached to the report obtained by The Clarion-Ledger.

Per NCAA rules, Tunsil would be allowed to speak with certified NFL agents and still maintain his eligibility as long as he doesn't accept any impermissible benefits or sign.

"We are aware that Laremy and his family have met with potential agents, which is within his NCAA rights as a student-athlete," Freeze said in a statement to The Clarion-Ledger on Tuesday afternoon. "Regarding the altercation, we will continue to gather facts and cooperate with the proper authorities."

According to Miller's statements to Howell, Desiree Tunsil walked out of the house during the argument about Tunsil's alleged contact with agents when Laremy Tunsil entered.

Miller, 53, then claims he extended his hand to give Tunsil a handshake, but Tunsil allegedly shoved him against a wall and started hitting him.

Howell noted that he witnessed a picture in the home on the hallway floor and "another decoration" crooked on the wall.

According to the incident report, four other men were inside the home and pulled Tunsil off Miller.

Howell also questioned Miller's son, Derek. who was one of Miller's two sons included in a restraining order against Tunsil which was issued by a Lafayette County judge on Friday.

Derek Miller told the deputies that he recalled Desiree Tunsil and Lindsey Miller were "cussing" at each other when Laremy Tunsil entered the home and pushed his father against a wall.

Derek Miller said his father fell to the ground quickly, and Tunsil got on top of him and started hitting him.

Derek Miller said he ran out of the house to seek help from a neighbor during the fight. He fell while running for help, he said, and Howell witnessed Derek Miller's bloody knee.

Howell tried to call Desiree Tunsil after speaking with Lindsey Miller but did not get an immediate answer.

Thursday night, Howell spoke with Ole Miss offensive line coach Matt Luke and assistant athletics director for football operations John Miller, according to the police report. Both were "very cooperative" and had Laremy Tunsil at the sheriff's office at 10 p.m. to write his statement.

As of Monday, both parties had pressed charges against each other. Tunsil and Miller are scheduled to appear in court on July 14, Lafayette County Sheriff's Department officials told ESPN late Tuesday night.

Miller was booked at the Lafayette County Detention Center at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday and was released on bail nearly 40 minutes later, according to the jail docket.

Tunsil was taken into custody by a sheriff's deputy and booked at the detention center on Friday at 2:15 p.m. He was released nearly an hour later on bond, according to the jail docket.

The 6-foot-5, 305-pound junior is one of the nation's top offensive linemen. ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. projected Tunsil as the second overall selection in his first "big board" for 2016.

 

[BamaFan334]

It's within the rules, just as long as he doesn't agree verbally or in writing to be represented by this agent in the future.

Below is via http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/D110.pdf

12.3 USE OF AGENTS

12.3.1 General Rule. An individual shall be ineligible for participation in an intercollegiate sport if he or she ever has agreed (orally or in writing) to be represented by an agent for the purpose of marketing his or her athletics ability or reputation in that sport. Further, an agency contract not specifically limited in writing to a sport or particular sports shall be deemed applicable to all sports, and the individual shall be ineligible to participate in any sport.

12.3.1.1 Representation for Future Negotiations. An individual shall be ineligible per Bylaw 12.3.1 if he or she enters into a verbal or written agreement with an agent for representation in future professional sports negotiations that are to take place after the individual has completed his or her eligibility in that sport.
12.3.1.2 Benefits from Prospective Agents. An individual shall be ineligible per Bylaw 12.3.1 if he or she (or his or her relatives or friends) accepts transportation or other benefits from: (Revised: 1/14/97)

(a) Any person who represents any individual in the marketing of his or her athletics ability. The receipt of such expenses constitutes compensation based on athletics skill and is an extra benefit not available to the student body in general; or
(b) An agent, even if the agent has indicated that he or she has no interest in representing the student-athlete in the marketing of his or her athletics ability or reputation and does not represent individuals in the student-athlete’s sport. (Adopted: 1/14/97)​

12.3.2 Legal Counsel. Securing advice from a lawyer concerning a proposed professional sports contract shall not be considered contracting for representation by an agent under this rule, unless the lawyer also represents the individual in negotiations for such a contract.

12.3.2.1 Presence of a Lawyer at Negotiations. A lawyer may not be present during discussions of a contract offer with a professional organization or have any direct contact (in person, by telephone or by mail) with a professional sports organization on behalf of the individual. A lawyer’s presence during such discussions is considered representation by an agent.​

12.3.3 Athletics Scholarship Agent. Any individual, agency or organization that represents a prospective student-athlete for compensation in placing the prospective student-athlete in a collegiate institution as a recipient of institutional financial aid shall be considered an agent or organization marketing the individual’s athletics ability or reputation.

12.3.3.1 Talent Evaluation Services and Agents. A prospective student-athlete may allow a scouting service or agent to distribute personal information (e.g., high school academic and athletics records, physical statistics) to member institutions without jeopardizing his or her eligibility, provided the fee paid to such an agent is not based on placing the prospective student-athlete in a collegiate institution as a recipient of institutional financial aid.​

12.3.4 Professional Sports Counseling Panel. It is permissible for an authorized institutional professional sports counseling panel to:

(a) Advise a student-athlete about a future professional career;
(b) Provide direction on securing a loan for the purpose of purchasing insurance against a disabling injury; (Adopted: 1/16/93)
(c) Review a proposed professional sports contract;
(d) Meet with the student-athlete and representatives of professional teams;
(e) Communicate directly (e.g., in-person, by mail or telephone) with representatives of a professional athletics team to assist in securing a tryout with that team for a student-athlete; (Adopted: 1/11/94)
(f) Assist the student-athlete in the selection of an agent by participating with the student-athlete in interviews of agents, by reviewing written information player agents send to the student-athlete and by having direct communication with those individuals who can comment about the abilities of an agent (e.g., other agents, a professional league’s players’ association); and (Adopted: 1/11/94)
(g) Visit with player agents or representatives of professional athletics teams to assist the student-athlete in determining his or her market value (e.g., potential salary, draft status). (Adopted: 1/11/94)
12.3.4.1 Appointment by President or Chancellor. This panel shall consist of at least three persons appointed by the institution’s president or chancellor (or his or her designated representative from outside the athletics department). (Revised: 3/8/06) 70
12.3.4.2 Composition. The majority of panel members shall be full-time employees outside of the institution’s athletics department. No more than one panel member may be an athletics department staff member. No sports agent or any person employed by a sports agent or agency may be a member of the panel. All panel members shall be identified to the NCAA national office. (Revised: 1/11/94, 1/10/05)​

HA, YEAH RIGHT, like they won't agree on something. That's just like laying a trap and collecting your prey.

 

[planomateo]

But on Thursday, Miller alleged to The Clarion-Ledger that in addition to the contact made by agents he is aware of violations that occurred during Tunsil's recruitment as well, including claims of falsified academic records and gifts made by the university.

Miller also alleges that the agents have provided Tunsil with other benefits outside of transportation, including gifts of cash, clothes, help with car insurance payments and more.

 

[UAgrad93]

Where's the popcorn? This is gonna be good!!

 

[BAMANEWSBOT]

The Ole Miss athletic department says it has opened its own internal investigation into possible violations involving junior tackle Laremy Tunsil and will give the NCAA full cooperation in its own investigation, according to multiple reports on Monday.

NCAA officials were previously in Oxford, Miss., on Friday to interview Tunsil's stepfather, Lindsey Miller, who reportedly told deputies of the Lafayette Country Sheriff's Department last week that Tunsil was "riding around with football agents" at the time of an incident between the two that led to the Rebel star's arrest.

According to the Clarion-Ledger, Miller alleged in a police report that the incident was caused by a warning he gave Tunsil about having contact with agents.

Miller reportedly said Friday that he met with two NCAA officials, including the director of enforcement for football for approximately three hours but that he could not comment further.

On Thursday, Miller reportedly told the Clarion-Ledger that, besides contact made by agents, he is aware of violations that happened while Tunsil was being recruited, including allegations that academic records were falsified and gifts were made by the school.

Miller also claimed that agents have provided Tunsil with money, clothes and assistance paying for car insurance in addition to transportation.

NCAA eligibility regulations state that a student athlete can't compete if he/she, or his/her relatives or friends, "ever have accepted money, transportation, lodging, entertainment or other benefits from an agent or agreed to have an agent market (his/her) athletics ability or reputation in that sport."

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