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Arrest Warrants Issued for Jefferson, Johns
Arrest Warrants Issued for Jefferson, Johns
Arrest Warrants Issued for Jefferson, Johns
It's being reported that arrests warrants have been issued for LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson and linebacker Josh Johns.  The report comes from theadvocate.com. Baton Rouge Police spokesman Sgt. Don Stone issued a release confirming the warrants. ...
Pearl Feels Brunt of NCAA’s Wrath
Pearl Feels Brunt of NCAA’s Wrath
Pearl Feels Brunt of NCAA’s Wrath
Former Tennessee men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl has received a three-year show cause penalty from the NCAA, stemming from violations committed while he was the head coach. Former assistants Tony Jones, Steve Forbes and Jason Shay also received one year show cause penalties...
Miami Probe Targets 15 Current Student-Athletes
Miami Probe Targets 15 Current Student-Athletes
Miami Probe Targets 15 Current Student-Athletes
The probe into improprieties at the University of Miami continues, with as many as 15 current student-athletes being investigated. Although Miami did not release the games of the players involved, convicted Ponzi-schemer Nevil Shapiro identified twelve that he provided improper benefits to...
Will Miami Get The Death Penalty?
Will Miami Get The Death Penalty?
Will Miami Get The Death Penalty?
In the wake of a Yahoo! sports report that opened the shades on one of the biggest college athletic scandals in history, many are questioning what punishment the NCAA will hand to the University of Miami once their investigation is complete. Could the death penalty be a possibility?
NCAA Approves APR Cutline Increase
NCAA Approves APR Cutline Increase
NCAA Approves APR Cutline Increase
We had a feeling this NCAA summit was going to be different. In the past, these "summits" were kind of like bench-clearing brawls.  Lots of pushing and shoving, but no real substance. But this time, the NCAA said there were serious issues to be addressed.  Fu...
NCAA Looks at Three Main Topics for Change
NCAA Looks at Three Main Topics for Change
NCAA Looks at Three Main Topics for Change
Is reform coming to the NCAA? Fifty-four college presidents and a cross section of athletic administrators and conference commissioners are meeting to discuss serious reform in how the NCAA does business. The three main topics are increased academic standards, providing the full cost of scholarship (which could mean up to $3000 a year to student-athletes) and putting some teeth into NCAA legislati
Chip Kelly Dodges Investigation Questions
Chip Kelly Dodges Investigation Questions
Chip Kelly Dodges Investigation Questions
Oregon Ducks head coach Chip Kelly met with the press yesterday at PAC-12 media day. Knowing that he would be asked about the current NCAA investigation into the Ducks program, Kelly opened by telling the media he would not answer any questions about the probe. Needless to say, the media members still peppered him with questions about Will Lyles.
Ohio State to Avoid Worst Charges
Ohio State to Avoid Worst Charges
Ohio State to Avoid Worst Charges
When the NCAA comes calling, the worst charges possible include a failure to monitor or a lack of institutional control. It appears Ohio State has managed to avoid those two charges. Ohio State will meet with the NCAA Committee on Infractions on August 12th, but, in a letter sent Thursday, the organization said it felt the "failure to monitor" charge was not appropriate in the Ohio State
NCAA Accepts LSU’s Self-Imposed Sanctions
NCAA Accepts LSU’s Self-Imposed Sanctions
NCAA Accepts LSU’s Self-Imposed Sanctions
The NCAA Committee on Infractions has accepted the self-imposed sanctions by LSU in the case of a former coach and the recruitment of a former student-athlete. The Committee also applauded LSU's compliance department, which cooperated fully with the NCAA and even reduced the self-imposed probation period from two years to one...
Report:  Tressel had Earlier Issues with Compliance
Report: Tressel had Earlier Issues with Compliance
Report: Tressel had Earlier Issues with Compliance
Years before memorabilia-gate, former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel had other issues with compliance at the school. Former athletics director Andy Geiger rated Tressel "unacceptable" when it came to self-reporting violations in a timely manner back in 2005-06...
NCAA Not Finished Investigating Auburn
NCAA Not Finished Investigating Auburn
NCAA Not Finished Investigating Auburn
Auburn head coach Gene Chizik thought the NCAA was finished with its investigation into his football program. He thought wrong. The New York Times reported that Chizik had a conversation with an NCAA enforcement official wanting to know why the organization had not announced they were finished with the investigation...
Nebraska Reports Their Own Textbook Violations
Nebraska Reports Their Own Textbook Violations
Nebraska Reports Their Own Textbook Violations
The University of Nebraska athletic department reported textbook violations to the NCAA. Nebraska admits to dispersing close to $28,000 of unrequired textbooks and schools supplies to athletes from 2007-2010. All of that adds up to three NCAA rule violations.
Florida, Vandy Post Wins on First Day of CWS
Florida, Vandy Post Wins on First Day of CWS
Florida, Vandy Post Wins on First Day of CWS
The Southeastern Conference has won the last two national championships in college baseball. And, they're off to a good start in the College World Series again this year. In the first games played at the new TD Ameritrade Park, Vanderbilt broke a tie on Connor Harrell's home run, the first to be hit at the new ballpark as Vanderbilt defeated North Carolina 7-3...
Bradshaw Disses Sunbelt
Bradshaw Disses Sunbelt
Bradshaw Disses Sunbelt
Terry Bradshaw was asked about a Miami Herald article that suggested Louisiana Tech might be a target for the Sun Belt Conference. "They (Sun Belt) need us more than we need them, and we don't need to go that route," cracked Bradshaw.
Ex-Auburn player to talk to NCAA about payments
Ex-Auburn player to talk to NCAA about payments
Ex-Auburn player to talk to NCAA about payments
Former Auburn player Chaz Ramsey, who was one of four Auburn players featured on a recent HBO series, says he will talk with NCAA investigators about alleged payments he received while playing for Auburn. In the report on "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel," Ramsey said he received between five and six thousand dollars while playing for the Tigers...
From the Bird’s Nest:  Give UCONN credit
From the Bird’s Nest: Give UCONN credit
From the Bird’s Nest: Give UCONN credit
This just in from Indianapolis.  There will be no more ringing of church bells in the city.  From now on, churches will simply play an audio recording of Butler field goal attemps clanging off the rim.

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