Terrelle Pryor: Why the NCAA Benefits from His Suspension

Terrelle Pryor is a quarterback coming out of Ohio State. He was planning to finishing college, but was suspended for five games at the beginning of his senior year. Instead of missing those five games and finishing school, he decided to leave early and try out for the NFL.

Pryor was suspended because he was accused of allegedly receiving money by signing autographs for fans. The money was said to be between $20,000 and $40,000 last year, a source told ESPN's "Outside the Lines." Pryor also included that he received thousands of dollars in food and drinks, free tattoos, as well as free loans at the local car dealership.

The NCAA has been on top of this subject the last couple of years. Ohio State coach Jim Tressel was dismissed because of the allegations. When Pryor announced that he would be trying out for the NFL, the supplemental draft was the best option. Whether he would be eligible was to be determined.

Thursday, August 18th, Pryor was declared eligible for the supplemental draft, which was rescheduled to Monday, August 22nd. The catch: He will have to serve the five-game suspension he was given at Ohio State in the NFL with whichever team he plays for.

The NCAA should be happy. The NFLPA? Not so much.

What this means is, the things you do in college could now carry over into the NFL. Roger Goodell is helping out the NCAA. The outcome they are expecting is that less players will be taking money in college.

Is it the NFL's job to suspend Pryor? Many are saying no. It shouldn't carry over into the professionals. If so, Andre Johnson should be getting penalized, Reggie Bush should be getting penalized, etc.

Pryor's situation clearly shows that the NCAA is the Triple-A of football.