The NCAA Board of Directors said Tuesday it was “troubled” by North Carolina's public criticism of the decision to deny an eligibility waiver to Tar Heels transfer receiver Tez Walker, adding that some committee members have received threats of violence. The statement comes less than a week after North Carolina said the NCAA had denied appeal efforts for immediate eligibility for Walker, an announcement that included pointed criticism from both Tar Heels coach Mack Brown and athletic director Bubba Cunningham.
In the statement, NCAA leadership said it's "troubled" over the public remarks made by UNC administrators, including football coach Mack Brown and athletics director Bubba Cunningham.
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