Ohio State coach Urban Meyer believes quarterback Braxton Miller is in the clear regarding a potential NCAA rules violation, but can't completely guarantee it, the Plain Dealer reported Tuesday.
"I shouldn't comment on things I don't know about," Meyer said. "I don't know, other than they are telling me they think it's good. I think it's going to be OK. People are asking me — 'It's all good, it's done?' I don't know.
"It's been told to me that everything looks to be OK. They are just doing their due diligence and making sure."
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Meyer didn't specify who he was talking with about Miller's status.
Last Tuesday, Miller posted a photo on Instagram of himself and Authentik Fitness trainer Brandon Oshodin sitting next to AdvoCare nutritional products. Miller removed the photo the next day in addition to a posting of his name as a distributor on an AdvoCare website.
According to NCAA rules, a scholarship athlete is permitted to have a job but cannot trade on his fame to supplement his pay or business prospects.
Still, a source told the Northeast Ohio Media Group that Miller likely will face a secondary violation with no eligibility lost, which ultimately amounts to a slap on the wrist.
"We (compliance) are seeking clarification on some issues from the NCAA," an Ohio State spokesperson told NEOMG. "Hope to hear back in a week or so."