The man who may have triggered the NCAA investigation into University of Georgia football star Todd Gurley has made several calls to local police for protection.
Channel 2’s Kerry Kavanaugh caught up with him outside his home in Paulding County.
Bryan Allen hired an attorney early in the situation. Allen asked that we direct all questions to him.
In the police reports, Allen claims he's been the victim of threats and harassment and that someone may have even tried to break into his home.
Kavanaugh saw Allen several times outside his house, but Allen had nothing to say about his newfound status in the spotlight.
“Please respect my privacy, stay off my property, call my attorney,” Allen told Kavanaugh.
Allen’s name first surfaced on several sports news websites, including SB Nation.
Earlier this month, the site posted an email Allen allegedly sent.
In it, he reportedly claimed he paid UGA’s star running back Todd Gurley thousands of dollars for his autograph.
UGA suspended Gurley while they investigated. At the time of his suspension, Gurley was considered a frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy.
Since then, Allen has felt the wrath of Dawg Nation.
Channel 2 Action News requested Dallas police reports that show Allen reported a suspicious vehicle outside his home.
He reported receiving hundreds of threatening emails. He claimed someone posted his Social Security number online. He even thinks someone tried to break into his home, according to reports.
UGA issued a statement Wednesday saying they want to reinstate Gurley. In it, Gurley said, "I take full responsibility for the mistakes I made."
UGA made no mention of Allen or his allegations.
