Florida and NCAA officials are investigating a potential rules violation involving former football standout Maurkice Pouncy.  Florida is internally investigating what sources described as an allegation that a representative of an agent paid Pouncey $100,000 between the Gators loss to Alabama and the Sugar Bowl.  Florida has notified the NCAA of the allegation and is working with them to gather more details for the investigation.  Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) could be investigating whether the state’s agent registration laws were violated.

Pouncey, starting center for the Gators who entered the NFL draft after his junior season and was taken in the first round by the Steelers, played in the Sugar Bowl. If he is found to have accepted the payment, he could be retroactively ruled ineligible for the game and Florida might have to vacate the victory against Cincinati.

A university source is quoted as saying “The NCAA is working cooperatively with the university. However, it is NCAA policy to not comment on current, pending or potential investigations.” 

Gator Sports Nation will keep you updated as the investigation continues……