On Monday night Boise State announced that they have responded to the NCAA regarding secondary violations in several sports (including football) and a major violation in women's tennis. Boise State had already self-reported a secondary violation in football, but a major violation in women's tennis this October has led the NCAA to allege a "lack of institutional control" at Boise State.Boise State launched an internal investigation in March 2009 and according to the school, had reported all violations through May 2010. The violations in the football program mostly involved housing, transportation, and meals. The NCAA has determined that the total dollar value for the expenses over five years was $4,934. The NCAA Committee of Infractions will review Boise State's response June 10, but Boise State feels confident they have done due dillegence with their internal investigation.
“I am confident we have responded thoroughly to the NCAA. Our internal review was comprehensive and our response was very detailed. We will continue to provide our full cooperation,” Boise State president Bob Kustra said. “We are deeply committed to following all NCAA rules and to ensuring that our athletic department works diligently so that our procedures reflect the highest standard. I am disappointed that we face these allegations. It is unacceptable, and the athletic department staff understand and agree with my position.”
On the football front, this has not been a huge deal to this point with the violations being secondary. But the threat of a department-wide institutional control allegation is much more serious. Boise State has been very active making changes to prevent future violations, including beefing up their compliance department. If history says anything, complete cooperation is usually the best way to go. History also tells us that the NCAA rarely expedites any aspect of an investigation, so don't expect that final report for several months.
