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Scott Felix Loses NCAA Appeal, Ending USC Football Career

USC linebacker Scott Felix lost his appeal to be reinstated for the 2016 season after being suspended for the year for testing positive for a banned substance..

In a statement posted on Twitter, Felix apologized to his teammates, the coaching staff and USC fans for his “mistake” in taking an over-the-counter supplement which he believed to be legal without consulting USC’s medical staff first.

As a result, Felix failed a drug test and was suspended for his final season of eligibility.

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— Scott Felix (@KingFelix47) April 1, 2016

“While this mistake was not done on purpose, I take full responsibility for my actions,” Felix wrote.