Maurkice Pouncey allegedly paid $100K by agent

An investigation is underway at the University of Florida to determine whether or not former Florida Gators center Maurkice Pouncey (a first-round draft choice of the Pittsburgh Steelers) was paid $100,000 by a representative of an agent between the 2009 Southeastern Conference Championship and 2010 Sugar Bowl.

According to a report by Pat Forde of ESPN, “Florida and NCAA officials are investigating a potential rules violation that allegedly occurred last December.”

“We were made aware of some information in early June that we reported to law enforcement and we then shared with the NCAA and the SEC,” Gators athletic director Jeremy Foley told ESPN Monday morning. “At this time we have no information that has indicated that there are any compliance issues for the University of Florida.”

UF reported the information to law enforcement first because the alleged payment may violate the state of Florida’s agent registration laws.

Forde speculates that, if Pouncey did indeed accept the payment, Florida may have to vacate its Sugar Bowl victory as he would have been ineligible to participate in the game.

It is unknown which agent or agency may have made this alleged payment to Pouncey.

He is currently being represented by Joel Segal of Lagardère Unlimited.

OGGOA UPDATE: Pouncey plans to deny allegations on Tuesday