=== Georgia WR Green given four-game suspension ===

Athens, GA (Sports Network) - Georgia wide receiver A.J. Green was given a
four-game suspension because he sold his Independence Bowl game jersey to an
individual who meets the NCAA definition of an agent.

The NCAA's student-athlete reinstatement committee announced the decision
Wednesday, saying Green was ruled ineligible for violations of NCAA agent
benefit rules. Green sold the jersey for $1,000, but repaid the value of it to
a charity.

"I want to apologize to my coaches, teammates, and the Georgia fans for the
mistake in judgment," Green said. "I very much regret all that has taken place
and the distraction that's been caused. I've learned a valuable lesson and
hope others can learn from my mistake. I can only focus my attention now on
practicing and looking ahead to getting back with my teammates as quickly as
possible."

Green already missed a season-opening 55-7 win over Louisiana and will sit out
this Saturday's contest when the No. 22 Bulldogs visit 24th-ranked South
Carolina. He'll also miss the September 18 home game against Arkansas and the
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