Report: NCAA to hold Floyd’s hearing Tuesday

It came as a shock to fans following the Florida Gators when they learned just minutes before Saturday’s season opener that sophomore defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd was declared ineligible by the University of Florida and could not participate in the game.

Set to start at defensive end for the Gators, Floyd was declared ineligible due to “an issue that is not related to sports agents, University of Florida boosters or his recruitment to Florida,” the school announced. UF did not, however, say specifically why they were forced to declare the former five-star recruit ineligible.

A report from the Palm Beach Post on Sunday notes that Floyd’s high school coach, Ron Cohen, said the NCAA’s hearing with the player is scheduled for Tuesday.

The Gators have not confirmed this and will not until speak on the matter until the situation is settled one way or another.

Cohen also told the Post that he “believes” Floyd’s “name came up with the NCAA” in regards to North Carolina’s pursuit of him as a top high school prospect.