Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant had an attorney with him for all three interview sessions with the NCAA, a spokesperson for the governing body said Friday.

“NCAA rules are applied equally to all individuals regardless of national prominence or level of athletic ability,” Osburn wrote. “Not only does this mean that gifted athletes are not granted exceptions based on their ability, but they are also not punished any harder than other student-athletes to ’set an example.”

Player Bio: Dez Bryant – OKLAHOMA STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE

SEC stiffens penalties for complaining coaches

The NCAA was responding to criticisms from Bryant that he may have been unprepared to handle the inquiries and criticism that the one-year penalty may have been excessive.

Bryant hasn’t officially announced he’s going to the NFL and is currently appealing to the Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee for reinstatement, but if you’re him, why even bother?

Bryant, who had 19 touchdowns and 1,480 receiving yards last season, is expected to be a top-10 pick in the NFL draft.

“There have been some reported misrepresentations of the NCAA interview process by Mr. Bryant and the media,” spokesperson Stacey Osburn wrote. “According to established NCAA procedures, student-athletes and coaches are reminded verbally and in the documentation of their obligation to be truthful. Student-athletes and any other involved individuals may also have representation present with them throughout the interview process.  Read full ESPN story here

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