5-star Alabama RB commit EJ Crowell will miss his high school team's season opener on Friday night due to a violation of the AHSAA's amateurism policy. The news was first reported by WKRG's Simone Eli on Wednesday night.
On Thursday, Eli provided an update on the situation, with the absurd reason for Crowell's suspension revealed.
UPDATE: Jackson High School has issued a response regarding the suspension of Alabama 5-star commit EJ Crowell —
“We at Jackson High School believe that there has been no rule violation. However, when presented with a choice of a one game suspension versus the possibility of… pic.