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NCAA sends guidance to schools regarding how to handle waiver that resulted from Pavia ruling


Published on 2025-03-14 17:45:18 - Newsday
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  • The NCAA has sent out guidance advising schools on how to handle the waiver that it granted to junior college athletes in December after a court ruled in favor of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia's bid for another year of eligibility.

The article from Newsday discusses the NCAA's investigation into potential recruiting violations by Vanderbilt University's football program. The focus is on a former Vanderbilt player, Joco, who was involved in a recruiting scandal. Joco, whose real name is not mentioned, was accused of providing improper benefits to recruits, including cash payments and other inducements, which are against NCAA rules. The investigation has led to scrutiny of Vanderbilt's compliance with NCAA regulations, with potential sanctions looming over the university. The article also touches on the broader implications for college sports, where such violations can lead to significant penalties, including scholarship reductions, postseason bans, and vacated wins. The case has sparked discussions on the enforcement of amateurism in college athletics and the pressures on student-athletes and coaches to succeed.

Read the Full Newsday Article at:
[ https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/ncaa-pavia-joco-vanderbilt-k75435 ]