The NCAA also put Tech on four years of probation on Thursday and fined the school $100,000 for violations that included problems in the men's basketball program.
The NCAA said Tech should have declared receiver Demaryius Thomas ineligible after he accepted $312 worth of clothing from former Yellow Jackets quarterback Calvin Booker, who was working for a sports agent.
Thomas, now a Denver Broncos wide receiver who played at West Laurens High School, told The Courier Herald newspaper in Dublin that while he was offered money, cars, shoes, clothing and a watch, he never accepted anything. He says he feels bad for what happened to Georgia Tech.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) pulls in a pass during the second half of an NFL football game as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Melvin Bullitt (33) defends on the play on Sept. 26, 2010, in Denver. / photo: Associated Press
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