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August-2008 NCAA gives New Mexico football program three years of probation
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — The NCAA has penalized the University of New
Mexico with three years of probation for academic fraud within the
football program.
The NCAA infractions committee on Wednesday also imposed scholarship reductions and limited the number of paid visits provided to prospective football players. The committee concluded that two former Lobo assistants improperly helped one player and three recruits in 2004 to obtain fraudulent academic credits through correspondence courses at Fresno Pacific University. The school already had self-imposed some penalties, including two years of probation, after reviewing the coaches' actions.
Louisville QB Simms suspended for 4 games
LOUISVILLE (AP) — Louisville quarterback Matt Simms has been
suspended for the team's first four games of the season by coach Steve
Kragthorpe for a violation of team rules.
Simms, a redshirt freshman, was competing with Tyler Wolfe for the backup spot behind starter Hunter Cantwell. Simms is the son of former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms and the brother Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms. Matt Simms will be eligible to return to the team when the Cardinals play at Memphis on Oct. 10. A news release from Louisville had no further details.
Former Sooners receiver Jarboe transfers to Troy Former Oklahoma wide receiver Josh Jarboe transferred to Troy on Wednesday. Jarboe, a freshman, was released by coach Bob Stoops earlier this month after a cell phone video that contained expletives and violent references made its way to YouTube.Oklahoma stuck by its commitment to Jarboe after he was expelled from his high school during his senior year of high school for bringing a weapon onto campus. "Troy University has always been interested in providing opportunities for young people to better themselves, and this is a situation where a young man who has made some mistakes is looking for a second chance," Troy coach Larry Blakeney said in a statement Wednesday. "I have met with Josh, and I am convinced that he is ready, and willing, to do the things we need for him to do to be a productive member of both this football team and the Troy University community," he said. He had offers from more than 25 schools, including Ohio State and North Carolina. Troy spokesman Ricky Hazel said the school is still trying to determine whether Jarboe will be allowed to play this season or need to sit out one season under NCAA rules. |
