Graduation gifts from KU boosters spark NCAA worries
Jeff Boschee confirms receiving small graduation gifts from KU boosters after leaving in 2002 and defends them as harmless. Self says no blame for anyone and calls the matter unintentional. Julian Wright wears a boot on his left foot, missing days but expected to return next week.
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Kansas University
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Morgan
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Julian Wright
Ex-assistant carries bulk of blame in KU women’s violations
Former Kansas University women's basketball assistant Tim Eatman was linked to four of five violations found in KU's 2002 violations, with penalties including a two-year probation and scholarship reductions. The probe also cited tutoring and transportation arrangements, dorm work for recruits, and out of season pickup games. Coach Bonnie Henrickson endorsed the self-imposed penalties and looked to move past the NCAA inquiry.
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University of Louisville
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Kansas University Faces NCAA Violations Report
The university faced multiple NCAA violations across men's and women's basketball and football from 2000 to 2003. Findings include improper gifts to players, off campus housing and work arrangements, tutoring and transportation for prospective student athletes, and improper academic assistance. Penalties include reduced scholarships, university probation, enhanced compliance measures, and added staff.
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Bernard Morgan
Brigham Young University
Williams says he will address violations with no red flags
Williams says he did not sense a campaign to award graduation gifts and checked with EU officials. He stressed the gifts were small graduation tokens, not advertised or promised in recruiting, and were not meant to gain any advantage.
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NCAA
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KU Football Violations Report Exposes Academic Misconduct
The report details NCAA rule violations tied to KU football including unregistered student-athletes, improper assistance by graduate assistants and tutors, and improper enrollment in BYU online classes. Several named individuals and transfers are cited, with a minor scholarship reduction and a broader message from athletic director Lew Perkins and coach Mangino about accountability and tightened safeguards.
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Brigham Young University
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Monroe Weekley
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Lew Perkins
Perkins
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Jayhawks face spotlight as NCAA probes infractions
Woodling weighs KU sanctions and public image amid NCAA inquiries. Chancellor Hemenway defends calling attention to alleged violations, stressing commitment to higher standards and accountability, while critics say the publicity inflates seriousness. Hemenway reiterates the drive toward excellence.
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