Head Coach Responsibility under NCAA Bylaw 11.1.1.1
Head Coach Responsibility under NCAA Bylaw 11.1.1.1 NCAA Bylaw 11.1.1.1 states a head coach is “presumed to be responsible for the actions of all institutional staff members who report, directly or indirectly, to the head coach” and it is the head coach’s responsibility to “monitor the activities of all institutional staff members involved with the […]
The FBI Is Knocking: What’s Next for College Basketball Coaches?
The FBI Is Knocking: What’s Next for College Basketball Coaches? Earlier this week, the college basketball community was rocked by allegations of payments exchanging hands relating to the recruitment of prospective student-athletes and the federal government’s investigation thereof. I have a firm rule in life and in practice to steer clear of the scrutiny of […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: University of South Florida
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: University of South Florida The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee” or “Panel” or “COI”) recently issued its findings and found that the University of South Florida (“USF” or “Institution”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. This case involved impermissible recruiting inducements in the men’s basketball program at USF and […]
Randolph v. Notre Dame
Randolph v. Notre Dame Douglas Randolph, a former Notre Dame football student-athlete, filed suit against Notre Dame claiming Notre Dame concealed the results of a spinal scan. According to the suit, Randolph played the entire 2015 football season with damage to his spine. Randolph alleges that he received a hit in practice that caused numbness […]
Houston Nutt v. Ole Miss: Dismissed for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Houston Nutt v. Ole Miss: Dismissed for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction On July 12, 2017, Houston Nutt (“Nutt”) filed a lawsuit against Ole Miss Athletics Foundation, the University of Mississippi, and the Board of Trustees for Institutions of Higher Learning (collectively “Ole Miss”) alleging Ole Miss breached his separation agreement and breached its obligation […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Grambling State University
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Grambling State University The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee” or “Panel” or “COI”) recently issued its findings and found that Grambling State University (“GSU” or “Institution”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. This case involved five Level II violations at GSU. Generally, those violations fell into two categories: (1) […]
NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee: University of Mississippi, Former Head Women’s Basket
NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee: University of Mississippi, Former Head Women’s Basket On October 7, 2016, the Committee on Infractions (“COI”) issued its report in which COI found violations of NCAA legislation in the women’s basketball program. On the basis of those findings, COI determined this was a major infractions case and imposed penalties […]
The Pennsylvania State University v. Robert H. Shoop: Suit Regarding Liquidated Damages in a Coach&#
The Pennsylvania State University v. Robert H. Shoop: Suit Regarding Liquidated Damages in a Coach&# On March 6, 2015, Penn State entered into an Employment Agreement (“Contract”) with Shoop to serve as the Defensive Coordinator for the Penn State football team. The Contract provided for a term of employment from January 8, 2015 through February […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Sam Houston State University
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Sam Houston State University The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee” or “Panel”) recently issued its findings and found that Sam Houston State University (“SHSU” or “Institution”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. The case involved the women’s tennis program at SHSU and centered primarily on recruiting and extra benefits […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: University of Louisville
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: University of Louisville The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee” or “Panel”) recently issued its findings and found that the University of Louisville (“UL” or “Institution”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. This case involved the men’s basketball program at UL. It centers on a former director of men’s basketball […]