After weeks of speculation over quarterback Cam Newton's eligibility, the NCAA released a statement Wednesday deeming Newton immediately eligible to play.
A violation of Newton's amateur status occurred when Cecil Newton, Cam's father, worked with a scouting service to actively seek money for Cam's commitment to a school, NCAA concluded Monday.
"We are pleased that the NCAA has agreed with our position that Cam Newton has been and continues to be eligible to play football at Auburn University," said Auburn University Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs. "We appreciate the diligence and professionalism of the NCAA and its handling of this matter. "
As a result of the findings, Auburn University has limited the access Newton's father has with the athletic department and Mississippi State has broken ties with the individual involved in marketing the pay-for-play interests.
"The conduct of Cam Newton's father and the involved individual is unacceptable and has no place in the SEC or in intercollegiate athletics," said Mike Slive, Southeastern Conference Commissioner. "The actions taken by Auburn University and Mississippi State University make it clear this behavior will not be tolerated in the SEC."
No penalties have been placed against Auburn University or Cam Newton, and no wins are in jeopardy.
The NCAA investigated Newton's recruitment to Mississippi State and Auburn and found nothing to make him ineligible to play for the Tigers.
Auburn conducted its own investigation in July and also found no evidence of wrongdoing.
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