Iowa Hawkeyes’ Noah Shannon suspended one year by NCAA for involvement in sports gambling
The hammer from the NCAA came down and it did not leave any ambiguity in regards to their thoughts on the athletes involved in sports betting. The Iowa Hawkeyes and defensive tackle Noah Shannon received the news that he would be suspended one year for his involvement in sports betting.
At this time, minimal news and commentary have come from the suspension, although Iowa is appealing the suspension in hopes of a lesser punishment for Shannon.
Kirk Ferentz says defensive tackle Noah Shannon is currently suspended for the year per NCAA rules. Iowa is appealing. Apparently he bet on one of Iowas other teams.
— Tom Kakert (@HawkeyeReport) August 23, 2023
This situation began raising eyebrows earlier this summer when Shannon voluntarily opted out of Big Ten media days as an Iowa representative. Although he was not present at media days, Shannon had been around the team during training camp and remained involved in team activities.
This suspension, if it holds, will see a loss of quality production for the Hawkeyes’ defensive front. Shannon is slated to be a sixth-year senior and has plenty of experience to bring. During the 2022 season, Shannon had 44 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks. He has started 27 games over the last two seasons.
The Hawkeyes will rely on their depth across the defensive line should Shannon be out for the entire season. Deontae Craig and Joe Evans will suit up at the defensive ends. On the interior, the task now falls on the shoulders of redshirt senior Logan Lee, sophomore Aaron Graves, and redshirt junior Yahya Black.
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