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Louisville to self-impose postseason ban for alleged violations related to prostitution scandal
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/news/louisville-self-imposes-postseason-ban-for-alleged-violations-related-to-prostitution-scandal-050350278-ncaab.htmlIn a stunning development, the University of Louisville will announce Friday that it is self-imposing a postseason ban for the upcoming NCAA basketball tournament as a result of alleged rules violations committed by a former staffer and players.Louisville's Rick Pitino looks on during a game on Jan. 20. (Getty)
The university reached that conclusion this week amid an ongoing NCAA investigation. That investigation began in October after Louisville madam Katina Powell wrote a tell-all book, “Breaking Cardinal Rules: Basketball and the Escort Queen,” alleging that former U of L staffer Andre McGee paid for strippers to dance for and have sex with Louisville recruits and players over a period of four years. Some of the alleged transactions and interactions took place in the players’ dormitory.
The announcement of self-imposed sanctions came with little warning or indication that the university was considering taking action this year. A formal Notice of Allegations from the NCAA was not expected before the end of the 2015-16 season. If Louisville had wanted to get through this season and take its chances with the NCAA in 2016-17, it could have....
The ban takes out an 18-4 Louisville team that is ranked 19th in the latest AP poll and is in second place in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a 7-2 league record. After beating second-ranked North Carolina on Monday, some thought the Cardinals could be a Final Four contender.
The university reached that conclusion this week amid an ongoing NCAA investigation. That investigation began in October after Louisville madam Katina Powell wrote a tell-all book, “Breaking Cardinal Rules: Basketball and the Escort Queen,” alleging that former U of L staffer Andre McGee paid for strippers to dance for and have sex with Louisville recruits and players over a period of four years. Some of the alleged transactions and interactions took place in the players’ dormitory.
The announcement of self-imposed sanctions came with little warning or indication that the university was considering taking action this year. A formal Notice of Allegations from the NCAA was not expected before the end of the 2015-16 season. If Louisville had wanted to get through this season and take its chances with the NCAA in 2016-17, it could have....
The ban takes out an 18-4 Louisville team that is ranked 19th in the latest AP poll and is in second place in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a 7-2 league record. After beating second-ranked North Carolina on Monday, some thought the Cardinals could be a Final Four contender.
Maybe Ryan Murphy can switch sports.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/120462009
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