some of these violations happened almost a year ago.
When will the media in SC and teh nation start holding them to the same standards that other schools are held to
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In another violation, a coach informed compliance that they overhead several athletes discussing a spring break trip to Miami and meeting with former teammates training in the area. Compliance met with the athletes and learned that two received an extra benefit by staying in a hotel suite provided by a former teammate’s agent. Five people were in the suite, and the rate was $379 per night. The athletes were required to donate $76 each to a local charity.
A female athlete received prize money above actual expenses in 11 competitions before coming to Clemson; she was required to repay the money to a charity.
An assistant coach was prohibited from contact with a prospect for two weeks after posting a congratulatory message on their Facebook wall. The assistant self-reported the violation after it was pointed out by an opposing assistant coach.
In addition, the name of an athlete (believed to be wide receiver Sammy Watkins) appeared in a newspaper advertisement promoting his appearance at a commercial business (believed to be a Christmas party at a bar in Watkins’ hometown of Fort Myers, Fla.) The advertisement was forwarded to another school’s compliance office, which brought it to Clemson’s attention.
The advertisement also included players from West Virginia and South Florida.
Clemson sent a cease-and-desist letter to the business, and Watkins did not receive punishment.
In another case, a current athlete’s photo was used to promote a local business. A cease-and-desist letter was also sent to that business.
When will the media in SC and teh nation start holding them to the same standards that other schools are held to
http://www.orangeandwhite.com/...hs/?partner=RSS
In another violation, a coach informed compliance that they overhead several athletes discussing a spring break trip to Miami and meeting with former teammates training in the area. Compliance met with the athletes and learned that two received an extra benefit by staying in a hotel suite provided by a former teammate’s agent. Five people were in the suite, and the rate was $379 per night. The athletes were required to donate $76 each to a local charity.
A female athlete received prize money above actual expenses in 11 competitions before coming to Clemson; she was required to repay the money to a charity.
An assistant coach was prohibited from contact with a prospect for two weeks after posting a congratulatory message on their Facebook wall. The assistant self-reported the violation after it was pointed out by an opposing assistant coach.
In addition, the name of an athlete (believed to be wide receiver Sammy Watkins) appeared in a newspaper advertisement promoting his appearance at a commercial business (believed to be a Christmas party at a bar in Watkins’ hometown of Fort Myers, Fla.) The advertisement was forwarded to another school’s compliance office, which brought it to Clemson’s attention.
The advertisement also included players from West Virginia and South Florida.
Clemson sent a cease-and-desist letter to the business, and Watkins did not receive punishment.
In another case, a current athlete’s photo was used to promote a local business. A cease-and-desist letter was also sent to that business.
