Being a Heisman Trophy winner certainly has its perks, but NCAA legislation does not allow student-athletes to benefit from their likeness or their standing as an athlete.  Johnny Football learned that NCAA Bylaw 16 does not allow for others to pay for him to take part in a Pro-Am at a major golf tournament.  Apparently, Johnny Manziel had plans to play in the upcoming AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.  However, the $20,000.00 entry fee caused a problem.  If Manziel wants to play in the event, he will be required to pay the fee, which is a hefty sum for even the world’s most visible college quarterback.  Chalk it up to a lesson learned.

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