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Unbelievable: Kareem Rush
Now Suspended Too At Mizzou--(Dec. 14, 1999)

Well, there's either an investigation into Mr. Piggie, or there isn't. That much is/isn't clear. But whatever and whoever is being investigated, both the Rush brothers are apparently in hot water now. Here's the official press release from the Missouri athletics website:

Kareem Rush Declared Ineligible by the University of Missouri

Freshman Forward Will Not Play Pending Investigation

Dec. 14, 1999

Columbia, Mo. - The University of Missouri has declared freshman basketball forward Kareem Rush ineligible for competition.

In light of information received this afternoon, the University is currently looking into a possible NCAA violation involving Rush prior to his enrollment at Mizzou. As is standard procedure, MU has suspended Rush from competition at this time. His future status will be determined when the investigation is completed.

“We’re in the process of collecting information regarding Kareem’s situation,” said Director of Athletics Michael Alden. “We feel holding him out of games at this time is the proper course of action, and we’ll determine our next step when the investigation is concluded.”

Alden indicated that there is no timetable for the conclusion of the investigation.

“We continue to be in full support of Kareem through this unfortunate situation,” said Head Basketball Coach Quin Snyder. “We hope that the question of his status is resolved quickly.”