The NCAA has ruled Washington State University student-athlete Dan Spitz ineligible for the first nine games of the 2010 season for violating the NCAA’s banned substance use policy.
Spitz, a redshirt sophomore defensive tackle on the Cougar football team, will be allowed to practice with the team throughout the season. Under the NCAA’s program, failure to comply with the policy results in the student-athlete being withheld from competition in all sports for a minimum of 365 days. Spitz will be eligible to compete for the Cougars when they host California, November 6.
Additionally, Andre Barrington, a redshirt freshman linebacker on the Cougar football team, did not meet the NCAA’s minimum academic standards and will be ineligible for the 2010 season. Barrington will be allowed to practice with the team throughout the year.
The Cougars begin football practice Sunday, August 8.
