Why did the NCAA suspend former Cowboys rushing champion DeMarco Murray?

Former Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray and current running backs coach at OU has been suspended for one game by the NCAA.

On Tuesday, the NCAA announced several recruiting violations across the University of Oklahoma’s football program. Former Dallas Cowboys running back and NFL rushing leader DeMarco Murray, was among those found to have been involved in the violations.

What did DeMarco Murray do to get suspended by the NCAA?

Murray is now the running backs coach for OU, and the NCAA announced that he will be suspended for one game of the 2024 season. His part in the infractions was found to be impermissible contact with 17 prospects and their families during a 16-month period. In that time, Murray made 65 phone calls and 36 text messages.

“The University discovered the violations through its monitoring systems and investigated, reported, and addressed the matters promptly and appropriately,” a statement from Oklahoma University read. “The violations in question were limited to the actions of a coach who is no longer employed by the University and a current assistant coach. OU worked with the NCAA to manage the review and reach a conclusion, and penalties imposed by the University are already in effect.”