The silly and the serious: NCAA violations
February 10, 2008
Schools self-report and self-punish several minor violations each year. Many are paperwork glitches or recruiting contacts outside of the permitted time frame. Some seem downright silly, others more serious. But where do you draw the line? Each of the following sampling was an NCAA violation:
THE SILLY ...
UTAH 
In 2006, a women's soccer player was cited for buying a $1.83 Christmas card from FedEx Kinko's with money to be used for recruit hosting. To resolve it, money was returned, and rules were reviewed. In 2005, three football recruits were lent warmup gear because of cold weather during a visit. NCAA rules were reviewed by staff as punishment.
In 2006, a women's soccer player was cited for buying a $1.83 Christmas card from FedEx Kinko's with money to be used for recruit hosting. To resolve it, money was returned, and rules were reviewed. In 2005, three football recruits were lent warmup gear because of cold weather during a visit. NCAA rules were reviewed by staff as punishment. WASHINGTON STATE 
In 2005, the volleyball staff sent a letter to recruits on cardstock paper instead of normal letterhead. A letter of admonishment was sent to assistant coach by school. In 2005, a volleyball coach was cited for taking a recruit to a restaurant outside of a 30-mile radius from campus. Letter of admonishment to coach, recruit declared ineligible temporarily. In 2005, WSU noticed that the school had paid $1 of a $14 pay-per-view movie watched by men's golfers at a hotel on a road trip. The players had paid the rest, but they were declared ineligible until repayment of $1 to charity.
In 2005, the volleyball staff sent a letter to recruits on cardstock paper instead of normal letterhead. A letter of admonishment was sent to assistant coach by school. In 2005, a volleyball coach was cited for taking a recruit to a restaurant outside of a 30-mile radius from campus. Letter of admonishment to coach, recruit declared ineligible temporarily. In 2005, WSU noticed that the school had paid $1 of a $14 pay-per-view movie watched by men's golfers at a hotel on a road trip. The players had paid the rest, but they were declared ineligible until repayment of $1 to charity. WASHINGTON In 2006, a men's tennis coach called a recruit to plan an in-home visit. Two days later, he called the recruit back for directions to his home. The coach received a letter of caution for his violation of making more than one call to a recruit in one week. Coaching staff was forbidden to call prospect for two weeks. In 2005, the women's golf team sent a newsletter to recruits with color ink on it. Only white paper and black type is permitted. Staff was sent letters of caution.
In 2006, a men's tennis coach called a recruit to plan an in-home visit. Two days later, he called the recruit back for directions to his home. The coach received a letter of caution for his violation of making more than one call to a recruit in one week. Coaching staff was forbidden to call prospect for two weeks. In 2005, the women's golf team sent a newsletter to recruits with color ink on it. Only white paper and black type is permitted. Staff was sent letters of caution. FRESNO STATE In 2007, a ninth-grader e-mailed a volleyball coach, who replied to it thinking the inquiry was from somebody else who was a high school senior (and eligible to communicate with). Volleyball staff was banned from recruiting this younger prospect for first two weeks of her junior year. In 2002 and 2003, women's soccer coach Stacy Welp and an assistant were observed watching pick-up games among players, an offseason no-no. Twelve student-athletes were interviewed as witnesses. Team was docked two spring contests, 23 spring practices. Welp's contract wasn't renewed.
In 2007, a ninth-grader e-mailed a volleyball coach, who replied to it thinking the inquiry was from somebody else who was a high school senior (and eligible to communicate with). Volleyball staff was banned from recruiting this younger prospect for first two weeks of her junior year. In 2002 and 2003, women's soccer coach Stacy Welp and an assistant were observed watching pick-up games among players, an offseason no-no. Twelve student-athletes were interviewed as witnesses. Team was docked two spring contests, 23 spring practices. Welp's contract wasn't renewed. COLORADO STATE In 2005, a faculty member joined the volleyball coach for breakfast with a recruit to discuss the school's veterinary medicine program during the recruit's official visit. Incident was reported and rules were reviewed by the coaching staff.
In 2005, a faculty member joined the volleyball coach for breakfast with a recruit to discuss the school's veterinary medicine program during the recruit's official visit. Incident was reported and rules were reviewed by the coaching staff. ARIZONA STATE In 2005, a football player received free $5 parking from parking attendant, apparently because he was a football player. Player was temporarily ineligible until he repaid the $5 to charity. In 2005, a men's track athlete signed a contract with a modeling agency and posed for Web site. The athlete had to cancel the contract and give back the T-shirt he wore for the shoot before regaining his eligibility.
In 2005, a football player received free $5 parking from parking attendant, apparently because he was a football player. Player was temporarily ineligible until he repaid the $5 to charity. In 2005, a men's track athlete signed a contract with a modeling agency and posed for Web site. The athlete had to cancel the contract and give back the T-shirt he wore for the shoot before regaining his eligibility. ARIZONA In 2006, a gymnast appeared in a TV commercial for a restaurant where she worked. A cease-and-desist letter was sent to the restaurant. Gymnast was temporarily ineligible.
In 2006, a gymnast appeared in a TV commercial for a restaurant where she worked. A cease-and-desist letter was sent to the restaurant. Gymnast was temporarily ineligible. UCLA In 2004, players in an unspecified sport kicked the ball around during summer camp with an assistant coach for 20 minutes. As a result, the coach was banned from first two practices and received letter of admonishment.
In 2004, players in an unspecified sport kicked the ball around during summer camp with an assistant coach for 20 minutes. As a result, the coach was banned from first two practices and received letter of admonishment. NEW MEXICO In 2006, the school sold 100 women's basketball cards for 25 cents each, unbeknownst to the players on the cards. To resolve the violation, the school donated the proceeds to charity ($25). The staffers involved in the sale went through an education session.
In 2006, the school sold 100 women's basketball cards for 25 cents each, unbeknownst to the players on the cards. To resolve the violation, the school donated the proceeds to charity ($25). The staffers involved in the sale went through an education session. ... AND THE MORE SERIOUS
UTAH In 2006, a tutor typed football player Paul Soliai's three-page paper. As a result, the tutors were to be periodically quizzed, with possible further action, as of recently. In 2006, $1,012 in impermissible meals was given from donors to football team. As punishment, the athletes were declared ineligible until they paid $7.50 each to charitable organization (135 individuals involved).
In 2006, a tutor typed football player Paul Soliai's three-page paper. As a result, the tutors were to be periodically quizzed, with possible further action, as of recently. In 2006, $1,012 in impermissible meals was given from donors to football team. As punishment, the athletes were declared ineligible until they paid $7.50 each to charitable organization (135 individuals involved). WASHINGTON STATE In 2003, assistant marketing director Dawn Keen provided extra benefits to athletes, allegedly including giving money to a men's basketball player to gamble at casino, a $20 loan, snacks and dinner. Athletes ineligible until they repaid benefits. Keen was reprimanded and later resigned. In 2007, a men's basketball staffer provided NCAA Tournament tickets to two men's basketball players, valued at $50 each. The players were declared ineligible until $50 paid to charity. Letter of admonishment sent to Ronnie Wideman, the staffer.
In 2003, assistant marketing director Dawn Keen provided extra benefits to athletes, allegedly including giving money to a men's basketball player to gamble at casino, a $20 loan, snacks and dinner. Athletes ineligible until they repaid benefits. Keen was reprimanded and later resigned. In 2007, a men's basketball staffer provided NCAA Tournament tickets to two men's basketball players, valued at $50 each. The players were declared ineligible until $50 paid to charity. Letter of admonishment sent to Ronnie Wideman, the staffer. FRESNO STATE In 2004, women's basketball coach Stacy Johnson-Klein invited three players to a neighbor's house, where each was given a Christmas gift to unwrap with $50 in cash. One player declared ineligible until repayment. Others were post-eligible.
In 2004, women's basketball coach Stacy Johnson-Klein invited three players to a neighbor's house, where each was given a Christmas gift to unwrap with $50 in cash. One player declared ineligible until repayment. Others were post-eligible. WASHINGTON In 2005, former UW football player Tank Johnson said he would provide one of his Chicago Bears jerseys to the Washington basketball player who scored the most points in a game. Player declared ineligible until jersey returned.
In 2005, former UW football player Tank Johnson said he would provide one of his Chicago Bears jerseys to the Washington basketball player who scored the most points in a game. Player declared ineligible until jersey returned. CAL In 2005, a booster provided impermissible plane travel for the use of recruiting. Penalty was payment for the plane rental and a letter of admonishment to the staff member who set it up.
In 2005, a booster provided impermissible plane travel for the use of recruiting. Penalty was payment for the plane rental and a letter of admonishment to the staff member who set it up. UNLV In 2005, a football transfer knowingly was involved in the arrangement of receiving fraudulent academic credit and false transcripts. The player was declared ineligible and required to reimburse the school for tuition, books and fees.
In 2005, a football transfer knowingly was involved in the arrangement of receiving fraudulent academic credit and false transcripts. The player was declared ineligible and required to reimburse the school for tuition, books and fees. ARIZONA STATE In 2006, a football player offered a pawn shop his bowl ring as collateral for a $75 loan. When he didn't pay it back, the ring later ended up on eBay. Player was declared ineligible until loan repaid. In 2007, entire baseball team received occasional meal from donors at a restaurant. Players ineligible until repayment to charity.
In 2006, a football player offered a pawn shop his bowl ring as collateral for a $75 loan. When he didn't pay it back, the ring later ended up on eBay. Player was declared ineligible until loan repaid. In 2007, entire baseball team received occasional meal from donors at a restaurant. Players ineligible until repayment to charity. ARIZONA Administration auctioned player jerseys with number, name and autograph. The staff was admonished and student-athlete eligibility was restored.
Administration auctioned player jerseys with number, name and autograph. The staff was admonished and student-athlete eligibility was restored. NEW MEXICO In 2005, boosters paid almost $300 for greens fees and transportation for two golfers in Dallas. Golfers declared ineligible until repayment. One was withheld from two dates of competition. In 2005, an anonymous caller alleged tobacco use among baseball players. The coaches were issued letters of admonishment.
In 2005, boosters paid almost $300 for greens fees and transportation for two golfers in Dallas. Golfers declared ineligible until repayment. One was withheld from two dates of competition. In 2005, an anonymous caller alleged tobacco use among baseball players. The coaches were issued letters of admonishment. AIR FORCE In 2004, men's tennis player accepted $350 in prize money from summer tennis tournament. Player was suspended, money repaid to charity.
In 2004, men's tennis player accepted $350 in prize money from summer tennis tournament. Player was suspended, money repaid to charity. Free email, web pages, news, entertainment, weather and MORE!
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