Should the NCAA Label Violations Secondary?
June 3rd, 2009 - byCan an NCAA violation be considered secondary? Should there be stiffer penalties over the last few years there has been huge increase in secondary violations. Auburn was the latest offender this past week after a number of websites and a restaurant publicized an unofficial visit.
Auburn will likely self report the violation and receive no penalty. The question is; Should they? Bruce Feldman had an interesting reaction from a school administrator on his blog.
“That is one of the biggest problems I have with the NCAA. All of the prospects enjoyed it, and they leave the campus having a great time. Auburn will report a secondary violation, which is nothing. In the end they will probably get some of those players. They should put in a rule that if you have multiple reported violations with a prospect you are not allowed to recruit him.”
Seastrunk (a top target) sure left Auburn gushing: “I can’t reveal all the information, but you guys will be surprised when I commit [in early January]. And I think y’all might like where I choose,” he told Auburnundercover.com. “This is the best ever,” Seastrunk continued. “They just welcome you in. I feel the warmth of everyone. I love the environment here and I feel at home.”
Should the NCAA crack down on minor infractions? Should they increase the penalties for these penalites? Should they Just leave things alone? What do you think?
