Buffalo leading scorer Robinson suspended for Internet ad

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Guard Andy Robinson was suspended indefinitely by the University at Buffalo on Thursday for posting an advertisement on the Internet offering to pay someone to write a course paper.

Robinson acknowledged he made the offer and has apologized, but remains barred from taking part in any basketball-related activities until a school review determines whether further disciplinary action is necessary, coach Reggie Witherspoon said in a statement.

Robinson led the team in scoring (13.4 points) and 52 steals as a junior last season.

"He has since taken corrective steps and is extremely remorseful for his actions, and the appearance of impropriety that this incident has cast on all UB student-athletes," Witherspoon said.

Robinson has since completed the paper.

"I realize I made a mistake for which I take full responsibility and realize I must regain the trust of my teammates, fellow student-athletes and coaching staff," Robinson said. "I have brought disappointment in myself and the university, and for this I am truly sorry."

The ad, placed on the Facebook.com marketplace Web site, was first discovered by the university's student newspaper, The Spectrum, in a story published last week.

A computer screen picture of the ad, listing Robinson by name, was published in the newspaper, under the heading, "$40 -- $10 each page or more!"

According to The Spectrum, the grammatically incorrect ad read: "I am paying anybody who have read the book 'there are no children here' by Alex Kotlowitz $30-40 which in some classes you have to read at UB (even more money if you have to read the book a little more!!) to write a 3-4 page paper, on a couple of questions which was assigned."

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