Tag: NCAA Investigations
A look at ‘student-athlete 1,’ and his part in Syracuse’s violations
Though not singled out by name, former Syracuse point guard Billy Edelin's career very closely matches the one attached to student-athlete 1 in the NCAA's recent report. Read More »
Rakeem Christmas finishes career, season in loss to North Carolina State
Rakeem Christmas played the best season of his career, which finished on Saturday in Raleigh, North Carolina. Now he'll go back home, spend time with his family and evaluate his future. Read More »
Syracuse players discuss self-imposed ban that NCAA said had no effect as season comes to premature finish
Four Syracuse players spoke after the game about the Orange's self-imposed ban as SU's season came to a finish in its last regular season game. Read More »
Syracuse players react to sanctions, end of season following loss to Wolfpack
The Syracuse players wrapped up their season, and reflected on the final game and the team's sanctions following the loss. Read More »
Jim Boeheim forgoes postgame press conference, assistant coach Mike Hopkins fields questions instead
After Saturday's 71-57 loss to North Carolina State, assistant coach Mike Hopkins walked to the podium instead of Jim Boeheim. Read More »
Statement from Jim Boeheim on why he didn't attend postgame press conference
Syracuse University men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim chose not to answer questions from the media following Saturday's 71-57 loss against North Carolina State. Read More »
Storify: Syracuse fans react to NCAA investigation, Rakeem Christmas' last game during season finale
Orange fans took to social media and offered mixed reactions of support and disappointment during Saturday's N.C. State game, following the release of NCAA sanctions on Friday. Read More »
A look at the story of 'student-athlete 7,' a key figure in Syracuse's academic violations
While not specifically named in the report, the timeline of events concerning "student-athlete 7" matches up with the career of former Syracuse center Fab Melo. Read More »
Mysterious bank account, illegitimate internships and other takeaways from the "Findings of Fact" section of NCAA report
Highlights of the first section of the 94-page NCAA report, titled "Findings of Fact, that was released Friday morning. Read More »
Jim Boeheim expresses relief, disappointment in statement regarding NCAA investigation and violations
After the NCAA announced the sanctions on Syracuse University Friday afternoon, men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim released a statement in response to the NCAA’s findings. Read More »
Chief hearing officer of NCAA's Committee on Infractions discusses Syracuse's sanctions
Britton Banowsky held a teleconference Friday afternoon in which he responded to questions about the NCAA's investigation into Syracuse University. The NCAA released its 94-page report on the investigation Friday at noon. Read More »
Members of Otto's Army react to NCAA sanctions against SU
Some students reacted with anger about the sanctions, while others said they don't believe the punishment will have much of an effect on the attitudes of fans. Read More »
Jim Boeheim one of few to dispute allegations in NCAA investigation
Jim Boeheim disputed his responsibility for the allegations the NCAA investigated about the Syracuse head coach and the men's basketball program. Read More »
Chairman of SU's Board of Trustees supports university considering its options to appeal NCAA penalties
Chairman Richard Thompson said the university has taken responsibility for past violations, and has self-imposed a set of serious penalties. However, Thompson said the university believes, “a number of the penalties instituted by the NCAA are excessive, and I support the University’s decision to consider its options for appeal.” Read More »
Daryl Gross issues statement supporting SU's disappointment with NCAA's findings
Syracuse University Director of Athletics Daryl Gross issued a statement supporting SU's disappointment with the NCAA's findings into the university. Read More »
Syverud: SU considering appeal of certain findings in NCAA report
In an campus-wide email, Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud said the university is considering an appeal of certain findings of the NCAA investigation into SU released Friday. Read More »
Syracuse's self-imposed postseason ban didn't factor into NCAA decisions
The NCAA's report said that Syracuse's decision to self-impose a postseason ban for the 2014-15 season did not factor into the NCAA's final infractions decision. Read More »
What we know: A synopsis of the findings of the NCAA investigation into SU
The NCAA announced Friday its sanctions for Syracuse University, which include a five-year probation, scholarship reductions, vacation of wins and a nine-game suspension for men's basketball head coach Jim Boeheim. Read More »
Breakdown of Syracuse's violations of its own drug policy
In its 94-page report, the NCAA noted that student-athletes who tested positive for banned substances were generally not withheld from competition. Syracuse had a written policy, however the head basketball coach and athletics director admitted they did not follow the policy, according to the report. Read More »
Breakdown of Syracuse's 'lack of institutional control' detailed by NCAA report
The involvement of a booster with the men's basketball and football programs was part of the lack of institutional control exhibited by Syracuse that led to the NCAA sanctions. Read More »
What does 5-year probation mean for Syracuse Athletics?
While the punishments inflicted on Syracuse are not all clearcut, one of the murkier provisions is the five-year probation that will stretch from March 6, 2015 to March 5, 2020. Here's what it means. Read More »
Breakdown of Syracuse's academic violations detailed in NCAA report
The investigation does not involve any current student-athletes, and dates back to 2007 when SU self-reported possible violations within the athletics department. Academic violations detailed in the report involve athletes receiving impermissible assistance from tutors and mentors. The violations mainly involved the men’s basketball team, but also included football. Read More »