Category Archives: Academic fraud

Kansas Jayhawks hope for good news on player eligibility

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Mauri Miller

The Kansas Jayhawks are still waiting to hear whether recruit Braeden Anderson will be eligible this year. This come after learning that Ben McLemore and Jamari Traylor were cleared to enroll and attend classes. Coach Bill Self said this week that the … finish reading Kansas Jayhawks hope for good news on player eligibility

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Judge denies UNC football player Michael McAdoo’s petition

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Mauri Miller

A Durham County Superior Court Judge denied Michael McAdoo’s petition to be reinstated to the North Carolina football teams. The NCAA declared McAdoo ineligible for academic misconduct and ruled him permanently ineligible. McAdoo sought the court ruling so that he would be … finish reading Judge denies UNC football player Michael McAdoo’s petition

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Former Georgia tailback enters NFL’s supplemental draft

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Caleb King, former tailback for the Georgia Bulldogs, announced his intentions to enter the NFL’s supplemental draft. King, who finished Georgia’s spring drills as the starter, was ruled academically ineligible for the 2011 season. This would have been King’s senior year. King … finish reading Former Georgia tailback enters NFL’s supplemental draft

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Wake Forest suspends two basketball players

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Wake Forest basketball coach Jeff Bzdelik announced the indefinite suspensions of center Ty Walker and forward Melvin Tabb for violating department rules. Walker started nine games last season and averaged 3.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Tabb is no … finish reading Wake Forest suspends two basketball players

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Oklahoma Sooners CB Fleming reinstated

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Sooners’ officials confirmed that senior cornerback Jemell Fleming has been reinstated for upcoming season. In February, the school announced that Fleming was not enrolled in the university and later reported this was because of academic reasons. While Fleming returns to … finish reading Oklahoma Sooners CB Fleming reinstated

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NCAA will defend McAdoo lawsuit

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NCAA has taken the position that it will fight against the Michale McAdoo lawsuit relating to his permanent ineligibility as a result of potential academic improprieties. Mcadoo believes that the punishment was too harsh while NCAA spokesman Christopher Radford said … finish reading NCAA will defend McAdoo lawsuit

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UCLA dismisses football OG Stan Hasiak

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Mauri Miller

UCLA announced that Stan Hasiak, a guard on the UCLA football team, has been dismissed for academic reasons. In March, Hasiak returned from a previous suspension for violating unspecified team rules. At the time of his initial suspension in December, … finish reading UCLA dismisses football OG Stan Hasiak

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Did NCAA Enforcement Experience helps understand the process

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NCAA has always had a shroud of secrecy around its proceedings.  As a result, there have frequently been many parts of the process that were misunderstood not only by the general public, but even by the media who are … finish reading Did NCAA Enforcement Experience helps understand the process

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HS basketball player causes trouble with tweet about 3 person class

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

We all know many situations where athletes have received favorable attention or special favors.  But you would think that they would be smart enough not to tweet about it when they are getting something they know that they should not. … finish reading HS basketball player causes trouble with tweet about 3 person class

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Ramsay regains eligibility in suprising NCAA reversal

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NCAA has reversed its ruling that North Carolina’s Devon Ramsay is permanently ineligible and has cleared the fullback to return next season.   In a release, the school said that the NCAA has determined Ramsay committed no violation of NCAA … finish reading Ramsay regains eligibility in suprising NCAA reversal

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Tenn FB Kevin Cooper suspended

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Kevin Cooper, Tennessee’s starting FB has been suspended one game for violating the team’s academic policies. That is unusual terminology.  Typically, if a player has not passed classes they will be academically ineligible.  Violating an academic policy would seem to … finish reading Tenn FB Kevin Cooper suspended

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UNC loses 3 players to agent scandal

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Roy Kessel

UNC has lost 3 players at the center of the agent scandal that has engulfed the campus.  ESPN’s report outlines the extensive violations which occurred. Marvin Austin, Robert Quinn and Greg Little never even stepped on the field this season … finish reading UNC loses 3 players to agent scandal

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