By BILL HAISTEN Sports Writer on Aug 27, 2013, at 4:50 PM Updated on 8/27 at 4:50 PM
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Ending a streak of 39 consecutive starts, University of Tulsa safety Demarco Nelson has been declared academically ineligible for Thursday’s Golden Hurricane season opener at Bowling Green.
A university spokesman said Nelson, a senior from Glenpool, is academically ineligible to compete per the NCAA’s Progress Towards Degree Requirement.
The status of Nelson’s eligibility for the rest of the season has not been determined. TU has submitted an appeal to the NCAA on Nelson’s behalf.
It is not yet known whether sophomore Bradley White or redshirt freshman Matt Linscott of Jenks will start at free safety against Bowling Green.
Entering his senior season as TU’s 6-foot, 195-pound free safety, Nelson is included on watch lists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy (presented annually to the best defender in college football) and the Jim Thorpe Award (given to the best defensive back).
With 39 career starts, Nelson ranks No. 2 nationally among active college players. Only Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray has more (41).
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