02-11-2017 21:55 via sltrib.com

Auburn sits Wiley, Purifoy during NCAA corruption investigation

Auburn, Ala. • Auburn will hold out sophomores Austin Wiley and Danjel Purifoy indefinitely in connection with a federal investigation into associate head coach Chuck Person.The athletic department sent out a statement Thursday announcing the decision was made "to avoid any potential eligibility issues." Wiley and Purifoy are two of the Tigers' top players.Person faces federal charges for allegedly receiving $91,500 in bribes to steer Auburn players to a Pittsburgh-based financial adviser w
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