Category Archives: NCAA sanctions

Committee on Infractions Report on Oklahoma

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Always interesting to read a good summary of the actual report rather than the bullet point summaries which we normally see in the media.

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Where does the Penn State saga leave us

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

What a wild week at Penn State Where does the school go from here?  How do they play a football game on Saturday What is the best way to proceed. The opinions vary widely and many questions remain: Here’s how … finish reading Where does the Penn State saga leave us

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Oklahoma basketball put on 3 years probation

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Major violations leading to 3 years probation and a $15,000 fine.

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Texas booster paid Lyles even as school paid his recruiting service

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

More reports coming out about payments to Willie Lyles recruiting service.  Now it appears that a Texas booster may also have paid him.

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O’Leary claims recruiting violations isolated

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite the NCAA penalties, UCF Coach George O’Leary claims that the recruiting violations are isolated incidents, not a widespread pattern. Seems unlikely given the long list of items cited by the NCAA including jobs from boosters and payments from sports … finish reading O’Leary claims recruiting violations isolated

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Ohio State loses scholarships for “failure to monitor”

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Ohio State will lose some more scholarships and this time for “Failure to monitor”

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NCAA panel does not address athlete petition for revenue

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite approving a measure for the full cost of attendence, the NCAA board was not expected to discuss a petition signed by 300 football and men’s basketball players seeking a share of television money. The National College Players Association, an … finish reading NCAA panel does not address athlete petition for revenue

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Beasley files countersuit against agent for improper benefits

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is always amazing when you see lawsuits filed by agents against players even in the wake of the ongoing improper benefits which were provided by that agent. The allegations were first reported by The Washington Post  which has a … finish reading Beasley files countersuit against agent for improper benefits

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Bobby Knight calls to recruits might be violations for Lamar

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  Lamar is looking into whether new men’s basketball coach Pat Knight violated an NCAA rule by allowing two recruits to speak with his father, former Indiana coach Bob Knight. The Indianapolis Star reported that Indiana high school players Donnell Minton … finish reading Bobby Knight calls to recruits might be violations for Lamar

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Vandy center Ezeli suspended six games

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Vadnerbilt center Festus Ezeli suspended six games for accepting a meal and hotel room from a Vanderbilt University alumnus, a violation of NCAA rules. Vanderbilt self-reported the violationto the Southeastern Conference and NCAA in early August. The NCAA finalized its ruling … finish reading Vandy center Ezeli suspended six games

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NCAA finds no major violations against Auburn

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

After rampant speculation and ongoing investigations surrounding its program, Auburn finally got some good news from the NCAA.  The findings from the investigation apparently warranted no major violations against the school. But the NCAA did leave the door cracked open … finish reading NCAA finds no major violations against Auburn

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North Carolina Secretary of State sues NCAA

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NCAA claims to investigate issues relating to agent involvement in incidents that cause eligibility problems.   But when a state finally decides to do a real investigation into the issues and wants to get cooperation and documentation from the NCAA, … finish reading North Carolina Secretary of State sues NCAA

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St. Johns down 3 basketball players this fall

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Just one month before practice is scheduled to begin, St. John’s learned that three members of its highly touted incoming class are ineligible, at least for the fall semester. Jakarr Sampson, Norvel Pelle and Amir Garrett — all three among the top … finish reading St. Johns down 3 basketball players this fall

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Boise State gets 3 years probation

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Boise State is showing that it is a true football powerhouse now as it is joining the ranks of Ohio State, Miami, USC and other football factories that are being punished by the NCAA. It is not a coincidence that … finish reading Boise State gets 3 years probation

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Suspended Buckeyes football players reinstated

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Mauri Miller

The NCAA reinstated three Ohio State football players who had been suspended for taking an envelope with $200 from a booster earlier this year. The only additional stipulation from the NCAA is that the players must repay the $200. The three … finish reading Suspended Buckeyes football players reinstated

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Man at center of Ohio State football scandal, Edward Rife, to be sentenced on Oct. 26

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Mauri Miller

A judge set October 26 as the sentencing date for Edward Rife, a major player in the Ohio State football scandal that led to coach Jim Tressel being replaced. U.S. District Court Judge Gregory Frost set an Oct. 26 sentencing … finish reading Man at center of Ohio State football scandal, Edward Rife, to be sentenced on Oct. 26

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Ohio State players took money at charity event

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The 3 OSU players who took approximately $200 at a charity dinner have been suspended by the school and even though the school thought that they would be reinstated by the the NCAA in time for the Buckeye’s game against … finish reading Ohio State players took money at charity event

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South Carolina WR Byrd suspended four games

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Mauri Miller

The NCAA handed a four-game suspension to South Carolina Gamecocks’ WR Damiere Byrd for his involvement in a mentoring organization, Student Athlete Mentoring Foundation. In addition to the suspension, the NCAA ruled that Byrd must repay nearly $2,700 in impermissible benefits he … finish reading South Carolina WR Byrd suspended four games

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Colts hire Tressel as replay consultant; should NFL suspend him too?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

An interesting question has now arisen as the Indianapolis Colts have hired former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel as a replay consultant. So will we see a different standard applied to Tressel than was applied to Terrelle Pryor?  Pryor was … finish reading Colts hire Tressel as replay consultant; should NFL suspend him too?

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Was Pryor’s suspension appealed? Without consent?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

With the debate over whether or not Terrelle Pryor should have appealed his 5 game suspension brewing, questions have now arisen whether or not the suspension was actually appealed. Apparently Pryor has not authorized an appeal and Drew Rosenhaus and … finish reading Was Pryor’s suspension appealed? Without consent?

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