Braxton Miller's Eligibility Won't Be Affected After NCAA Violation

Braxton Miller's since-deleted Instagram post promoting AdvoCare health supplements won't cost the quarterback any eligibility despite violating NCAA rules, according to reports.   

Joe Schad of ESPN.com tweeted the news Thursday, citing the school:

Ben Axelrod of Bleacher Report added more details:

According to Austin Ward of ESPN.com, Miller is within his rights to sell the products, since the NCAA allows for outside employment. Advertising or promoting the products, however, is not permitted by the NCAA. 

Of course, Miller's reinstated eligibility hardly guarantees him playing time at Ohio State next season.

Despite accumulating 3,162 yards from scrimmage and 36 touchdowns in 2013 and coming into 2014 as a Heisman Trophy front-runner, Miller missed the 2014 season due to injury. He watched as J.T. Barrett accumulated 3,772 yards from scrimmage and 45 total touchdowns before getting hurt, and Cardale Jones led the Buckeyes to wins in the Big Ten title game and both playoff contests. 

In other words, Miller may be able to play next season, but whether he actually will see the field remains in doubt.