Athletes grounded pending an investigation into possible textbook voucher abuse
Contrary to previous reports, Howard University has not suspended its athletic programs, but has “temporarily withheld a number of student-athletes from competition as a self-imposed action,” according to a statement released by the school.
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The statement also reads: “Most teams will compete as scheduled. We are working diligently to fully resolve this matter as quickly as possible. In order to protect the integrity of this review, we are unable to share additional details at this time.”
According to a team source, the action relates to textbook vouchers that the school provides to athletes on scholarship. It is a violation of NCAA rules to use voucher money for anything but textbooks.
Howard teams participating this spring include men’s and women’s track and field, men’s and women’s tennis, women’s softball, and women’s lacrosse.
Attempts to reach athletic director Skip Perkins were unsuccessful. Howard president Sidney Ribeau refered calls to a school spokesperson.
