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N.C. Secretary of State launches investigation into agents

By Jeff Gravley

Jul 22, 2010

North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall has launched an investigation to find out how active sports agents are in North Carolina and if they are following the rules.

George Jeter, spokesperson for the Secretary of State’s office, told WRAL on Wednesday that the process is only in the early stages.

The Secretary of State’s office has assigned their agents to look into it.  "They started telling people to be available to talk if needed and not to destroy any records," Jeter said.

Jeter stressed that the Secretary of State’s office is only investigating sports agents, "not any schools or players."

"If anyone from the school or a player is interviewed, it’s only to get information about the sports agents," he said.

WRAL reported previously that the NCAA recently questioned North Carolina football players, including Marvin Austin and Greg Little, about receiving extra benefits from agents.

The University of North Carolina had no comment on the Secretary of State's investigation.

Head Coach Butch Davis is scheduled to attend the Pigskin Preview on Thursday in Durham. His comments and those of other attendees will be carried live on 99.9 The Fan ESPN Radio and on WRALSportsFan.com.

He will also be available at the ACC Kickoff in Greensboro on July 25-26 along with quarterback T.J. Yates and defensive end Robert Quinn.

WRAL-TV, The Fan and WRALSportsFan.com will have team coverage of the kickoff Sunday and Monday.