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May 23rd, 2009 by chipcosby | Filed under Uncategorized.The career of University of Kentucky defensive end Jeremy Jarmon has come to an abrupt end after he tested positive for a substance that is banned by the NCAA.
Jarmon, a 6-foot-3, 277-pound senior-to-be from Collierville, Tenn., read a statement to the media at a press conference Saturday morning. Jarmon said he purchased an over-the-counter supplement in February to aid with weight loss. He was selected for a random drug test by the NCAA on Feb. 24 and tested positive. Jarmon did not name the banned substance he tested positive for.
The NCAA regulates a one-year suspension for a positive test for a banned substance. Jarmon redshirted his freshman year at UK, so he has no eligibility remaining.
Jarmon was named a second-team All-SEC pick after his sophomore year, and had considered skipping his final year of eligibility for the NFL Draft before deciding to return to UK.
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The NCAA is flawed. Student athletes are treated as slaves. It is time to fire Miles Brand and reform the NCAA. This was not a steroid nor was it an enhancement drug. Jeremy was trying to lose weight. He was not using anything illegal such as marijuana, cocaine, or steroinds. Jarmon represented the University of Kentucky and the NCAA well. This is a travesty to someone who has sacrificed and given his all to the University. The NCAA should do whats best for the student athlete. Jarmon should have been given a second chance. Student athletes are young adults and make mistakes. The crime does not warrant the punishment. The NCAA has made itself look bad and should reconsider. I am positive there are more athletes who whould be punished for roids or drug abuse. This is truly a sad day for all of sports. Good luck to Jeremy, you are truly a great athlete and person. Lets reform the corrupted NCAA.
[...] random drug test by the NCAA on February 24. At the press conference, Jarmon stated that he had taken an over-the-counter supplement in February to aid with weight [...]