Texas A&M Athletics statement regarding Ryan Trahan
Sep 22, 2017 | Cross Country
Texas A&M Athletics statement:
"Ryan Trahan, who participates on Texas A&M's cross country and track team, brought this matter to our attention. He was concerned that his business, which he began, developed and promoted prior to enrolling in college, could be continued while he is enrolled at A&M. He also was inquiring about the possibility of continuing to promote the business in the manner to which he is accustomed while maintaining his competitive eligibility at A&M.
"Based on a review by the institution, the Southeastern Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), it was determined that some aspects of the promotion of the business, as done prior to and subsequent to enrollment, are contrary to the rules adopted by the members of the NCAA.
"However, after a cooperative process involving Ryan, the school and the NCAA, the NCAA granted a waiver that will allow Ryan to continue the use of his name, picture and videos to promote his personal business, provided he does not use or reference his participation in intercollegiate athletics or his status as a student-athlete at Texas A&M. Further, Ryan may continue to operate personal social media accounts independent of his business social media account(s) documenting his personal activities which may include his participation as a collegiate runner.
"Ryan is eligible to participate at Texas A&M and continue to run his business."
"Ryan Trahan, who participates on Texas A&M's cross country and track team, brought this matter to our attention. He was concerned that his business, which he began, developed and promoted prior to enrolling in college, could be continued while he is enrolled at A&M. He also was inquiring about the possibility of continuing to promote the business in the manner to which he is accustomed while maintaining his competitive eligibility at A&M.
"Based on a review by the institution, the Southeastern Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), it was determined that some aspects of the promotion of the business, as done prior to and subsequent to enrollment, are contrary to the rules adopted by the members of the NCAA.
"However, after a cooperative process involving Ryan, the school and the NCAA, the NCAA granted a waiver that will allow Ryan to continue the use of his name, picture and videos to promote his personal business, provided he does not use or reference his participation in intercollegiate athletics or his status as a student-athlete at Texas A&M. Further, Ryan may continue to operate personal social media accounts independent of his business social media account(s) documenting his personal activities which may include his participation as a collegiate runner.
"Ryan is eligible to participate at Texas A&M and continue to run his business."
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