CHAPEL HILL, N.C., June 22 (UPI) -- The NCAA in a Notice of Allegations letter alleged the University of North Carolina football program broke association rules in at least nine instances.
The alleged violations include claims of impermissible benefits and academic misconduct, allegations that former associate football coach John Blake acted on behalf of a sports agent and charges that the school failed to monitor the football program adequately, The (Raleigh) News and Observer reported Wednesday.
The letter, received Tuesday, is the latest move in an investigation that began a year ago and cost the Chapel Hill school 14 players for at least one game and seven for the entire 2010 football season.
UNC has 90 days to respond to the NCAA letter, after which the NCAA's Committee on Infractions will rule on whether any violation occurred and determine potential penalties, The News and Observer said. UNC officials asked to appear before the committee during its Oct. 28 meeting in Indianapolis.
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Two alleged violations involve impermissible academic help and monetary benefits provided by two tutors. One of the tutors was listed in an allegation for failing to cooperate with NCAA investigators.
Another alleged rules violation involved more than $27,000 in impermissible benefits accepted by seven different football players. A fifth allegation said a player provided "false and misleading information" to NCAA investigators.
Several alleged violations involve Blake and his relationships with agent Gary Wichard, who died earlier this year, and Wichard's Pro Tect Management agency. The allegations claim Blake steered players to Wichard for representation then failed to disclose to the NCAA financial information regarding his relationship with Wichard and his company, as well as providing "false and misleading information" to NCAA investigators, the newspaper said
Two alleged violations concern the university's failure to adequately monitor the football program and failure to investigate when given information concerning impermissible benefits provided to players.
