3 suspended OSU players reinstated by NCAA
By RUSTY MILLER, Associated Press
Sep 13, 2011 4:04 PM CDT
FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2010, file photo, Ohio State defensive back Travis Howard scores a touchdown after intercepting a pass from Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin in the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Records released by Ohio State Thursday night, Sept. 8, 2011,...   (Associated Press)

The NCAA has reinstated three Ohio State players who were suspended for accepting $200 in cash for attending a charity event earlier this year.

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith confirmed the reinstatement to The Associated Press.

Tailback Jordan Hall and cornerback Travis Howard, tabbed as starters for the Buckeyes' season-opener, along with backup safety Corey "Pittsburgh" Brown, had been suspended two games for violating NCAA rules by taking the improper benefits at an event in suburban Cleveland in February.

The 17th-ranked Buckeyes' play at Miami on Saturday.

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