The family of Leonard Fournette launched a website prior to the 2014 season, but shut it down within 24 hours after the LSU running back's mother said the NCAA learned of it, according to a USA Today Sports report Friday.
"There's certain rules that just can't be broken," Lory Fournette told USA Today Sports.
A man identified as a family manager by Lory Fournette paid around $10,000 for the website and merchandise to be sold, USA Today Sports reported. The website launched the week of LSU's 2014 season opener, but was almost immediately shut down.
Athletes and their family members cannot profit from the athlete's name, image or likeness, according to NCAA rules.