The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Auburn University
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Auburn University The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee” or “COI” or “panel”) recently issued its findings and found that Auburn University (“Auburn” or “AU” or “institution”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. The conduct at issue in this case was related to a broader scheme that involved money and […]
Decision of the Division I Independent Resolution Panel: North Carolina State
Decision of the Division I Independent Resolution Panel: North Carolina State The Independent Resolution Panel (“hearing panel”) recently issued its findings and found that NC State University (“NC State” or “NCSU” or “institution”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. This case primarily arose out of NCAA recruiting violations committed by the former assistant men’s basketball coach […]
Practice Area Feature: Drug Testing and Doping Disputes
I have seen drug testing and doping disputes from several different angles. I have drafted drug testing policies, overseen institutional drug testing and compliance, provided drug testing education, litigated terminations resulting from positive drug tests, negotiated drug testing policies in collective bargaining agreements, and represented athletes facing suspensions related to adverse findings. In each circumstance […]
NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee: Oklahoma State University
NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee: Oklahoma State University The Committee on Infractions (“COI”) found violations of NCAA legislation in Oklahoma State University’s (“Oklahoma State” or “Institution”) men’s basketball program. COI determined that this was a Level I-Standard case and prescribed penalties accordingly. This case centered on violations of NCAA bylaws governing recruiting inducements, extra […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Missouri State University
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Missouri State University The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee” or “COI” or “panel”) recently issued its findings and found that Missouri State University (“Missouri State” or “MSU” or “institution”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. This case involved impermissible recruiting inducements, impermissible benefits, countable athletically related activity (“CARA”) outside […]
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. In February 2020, a member of the institution’s athletics staff reported to in-house counsel […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Bluefield State College (Division II)
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Bluefield State College (Division II) The NCAA Division II Committee on Infractions (“COI” or “Committee”) is an independent administrative body comprised of individuals from the NCAA Division II membership and the public charged with deciding infractions cases involving member institutions and their staffs. This case involved improper certification […]
NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee: University of Washington
NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee: University of Washington The Committee on Infractions (“COI” or “panel”) found violations of NCAA legislation in the University of Washington’s (“Washington” or “institution” or “appellant”) baseball program. COI determined that this was a Level II-Mitigated case and prescribed penalties accordingly. This case centered on violations of NCAA bylaws governing […]
NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee: University of Massachusetts, Amherst The Committee on Infractions (“COI” or “panel”) found violations of NCAA legislation in the University of Massachusetts, Amherst’s (“UMass” or “institution” or “appellant”) men’s basketball and women’s tennis programs. COI determined that this was a Level II-Mitigated case and prescribed penalties accordingly. This case centered […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Jacksonville State University
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Jacksonville State University The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee” or “Panel” or “COI”) recently issued its findings and found that Jacksonville State University (“JSU” or “institution”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. JSU, the assistant football coach (“assistant coach”), and the NCAA enforcement staff agreed that from January 18, […]