PassInterference
08-25-2016, 11:30 AM
Hats off to the rebels who pulled off what we thought was a prank. Nearly all of this letter now looks legit.
CONFIDENTIAL/VIA E-MAIL
Mr. Ross Bjork
Director of Athletics
University of Mississippi
908 All-American Drive
University, MS 38677
Dear Mr. Bjork,
As you are aware, for several months NCAA enforcement staff, with the cooperation of the University of Mississippi ("UM"), have investigated a number of allegations regarding the football program's compliance with the NCAA legislation, including, but not limited to, allegations involving UM student-athletes Robert Nkemdiche, Antonio Conner, Laremy Tunsil, Kailo Moore, and Mississippi State University student-athlete Chris Jones. As you are also aware, this investigation was initiated as a result of multiple alleged violations reported to the NCAA by several Southeastern Conference member-institutions.
While our investigation is ongoing, the purpose of this letter is to place UM on preliminary notice of evidence of numerous violations involving impermissible benefits and extra benefits to student-athletes within the preceding three academic years. It is anticipated that these violations may result in the imposition of significant penalties at the conclusion of this investigation.
The second purpose of this letter is to advise UM that its continuing cooperation and immediate and future compliance with NCAA legislation will be taken into consideration in the final resolution of this matter. We will continue to keep you periodically advised of the results of our investigation as it proceeds.
The NCAA takes seriously its commitment to being an integral part of higher education while focusing on the development of our student-athletes.
Lastly, our legislative actions toward competitive or academic character have since 1934, when our legislative body was formed, been implemented in the spirit of honesty and integrity.
CONFIDENTIAL/VIA E-MAIL
Mr. Ross Bjork
Director of Athletics
University of Mississippi
908 All-American Drive
University, MS 38677
Dear Mr. Bjork,
As you are aware, for several months NCAA enforcement staff, with the cooperation of the University of Mississippi ("UM"), have investigated a number of allegations regarding the football program's compliance with the NCAA legislation, including, but not limited to, allegations involving UM student-athletes Robert Nkemdiche, Antonio Conner, Laremy Tunsil, Kailo Moore, and Mississippi State University student-athlete Chris Jones. As you are also aware, this investigation was initiated as a result of multiple alleged violations reported to the NCAA by several Southeastern Conference member-institutions.
While our investigation is ongoing, the purpose of this letter is to place UM on preliminary notice of evidence of numerous violations involving impermissible benefits and extra benefits to student-athletes within the preceding three academic years. It is anticipated that these violations may result in the imposition of significant penalties at the conclusion of this investigation.
The second purpose of this letter is to advise UM that its continuing cooperation and immediate and future compliance with NCAA legislation will be taken into consideration in the final resolution of this matter. We will continue to keep you periodically advised of the results of our investigation as it proceeds.
The NCAA takes seriously its commitment to being an integral part of higher education while focusing on the development of our student-athletes.
Lastly, our legislative actions toward competitive or academic character have since 1934, when our legislative body was formed, been implemented in the spirit of honesty and integrity.