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Michigan State Football Faces Vacations and Probation Over NCAA Violations
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Michigan faces hefty fines and penalties for sign-stealing scheme
The NCAA imposed significant sanctions on Michigan for a sign-stealing scandal, including a $30 million fine, four years of probation, and extended show-cause penalties for coach Jim Harbaugh and staff involved. Harbaugh's 10-year show-cause penalty could hinder his future college coaching prospects, though it currently does not affect his NFL role. The scandal involved illegal scouting and video recording of opponents' signals from 2021 to 2023, leading to multiple violations and penalties, but Michigan avoided postseason bans and vacating wins, including their 2023 national championship.
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College Sports Changes: Settlement, NIL, and Transfer Portal Updates
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Eleven Warriors
The article discusses the recent NCAA house settlement and its implications, including delayed back payments to athletes due to an appeal, the move towards a single transfer portal window in college football, Lee Corso's final College GameDay appearance in Columbus, and Ohio State's NIL management and new basketball court design, with upcoming college sports events highlighted.
Penn State and UCLA Join Elevate's $500M Private Equity College Investment Initiative
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Sportico.com
Penn State and UCLA have become the first universities to partner with Elevate's $500 million private equity-backed College Investment Initiative, marking a significant shift towards private capital funding in college athletics amid financial challenges faced by these institutions.
"NCAA Settlement's Impact on College Athlete Compensation and Salaries"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
The article discusses the potential impact of a House settlement on college football coach salaries, predicting that while head coaches' salaries may remain high, other athletic department costs will likely be cut. It also explores the future of college athletics, suggesting a possible separation of major college football into a TV-driven Super League. The piece touches on the role of AI in coaching and scouting, and the financial implications of NIL income for student-athletes.
NCAA Settlement Shakes College Sports: Revenue Sharing and Athlete Payments in Focus
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Eleven Warriors
The NCAA and Power Five schools have approved a $2.78 billion settlement to resolve antitrust lawsuits, paving the way for revenue sharing with athletes starting in 2025-26. Marvin Harrison Jr. is being sued by Fanatics for breach of contract, while Shilo Sanders faces legal scrutiny over his NIL earnings following a bankruptcy filing.
"NCAA Exposes Tennessee's 200+ Violations and Sports-Betting Scandal under Coach Pruitt"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Eleven Warriors
The NCAA revealed that the Tennessee football program committed over 200 violations, including 18 Level I violations, under former head coach Jeremy Pruitt, but the team avoided a postseason ban. The violations involved recruiting infractions and direct payments to athletes and their families. Tennessee will pay an $8 million fine, be placed on probation for five years, have reduced scholarships and official visits, and vacate 11 wins. The NCAA also disclosed 175 sports-betting violations since 2018, with 17 active investigations. Northwestern fired its baseball coach, Jim Foster, due to bullying and abusive behavior.
The NCAA's Blind Eye to Gambling and Scandals in College Sports.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Sports
Investigations are underway at the University of Iowa and Iowa State over possible gambling activity by student athletes. WVU basketball coach Bob Huggins is facing backlash for making insensitive remarks on a radio show. Urban Meyer believes the Texas Longhorns have one of the best rosters in college football. Clemson's academic standards are rising, leading to speculation about the football program's success. In transfer portal news, Payton Thorne has transferred to Auburn and DJ Rodman has left Washington State for USC.
Alabama's Baseball Betting Scandal Highlights College Sports' Gambling Dilemma
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Eleven Warriors
Ohio issues a ban on all wagers related to University of Alabama baseball games after discovering suspicious betting activity surrounding the Crimson Tide's matchup with LSU. The first episode of Big Ten Saturday Night will feature the West Virginia Mountaineers traveling to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions. Schools have begun planning ahead to host College Football Playoff games by allocating funds towards stadium renovations, including Penn State's Beaver Stadium. Ohio State Athletics and Football have achieved personal best Academic Progress Rates.
Coach Prime's Impact: Sold-Out Spring Game Electrifies Fans.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Eleven Warriors
Deion Sanders' showmanship and personality have given hope to the Colorado Buffaloes football program, as they sell out their spring game and season tickets for the first time in over two decades. Iowa Hawkeyes offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz shows stubbornness in refusing to make notable changes to the struggling offense. Nebraska welcomes back former coach Frank Solich in a celebratory weekend. Ohio State boxer Eddie Son becomes the program's first-ever national champion, while the football team's post-spring three-deep projection and 2023 NFL mock draft roundup are analyzed. Upcoming events for Ohio State's various sports teams are listed.