 Among the players charged were defensive leader and All-American linebacker Kivuusama Mays and two other starters on North Carolina's defense.At the time, UNC policy dictated the immediate suspension of any player charged with a felony, and punishment for lesser charges to be decided on a case-by-case basis.After investigating the incident, North Carolina school officials cleared six of the seven accused players to participate in the Gator Bowl with judicial charges still pending.