LSU working with NCAA to self-impose penalties for football program violations
LSU has self-imposed penalties for NCAA rules violations by the football program that include a reduction of scholarships and a two-year ban from its athletic facilities for Cleveland Browns star and former Tigers receiver Odell Beckham Jr., according to a report by Sports Illustrated.
LSU acknowledged it was working the NCAA and had self-imposed penalties, but provided no other details.
“LSU has worked proactively and in cooperation with the NCAA to identify and self-report any violations that occurred within our football program,” LSU senior associate athletic director Robert Munson said in a statement. “We believe these self-imposed penalties are appropriate and we will continue to coordinate and cooperate with the NCAA on this matter.”
The NCA A is not required to accept self-imposed penalties and could add to LSU’s punishment.
Sports Illustrated reported LSU was working with the NCAA on three separate potential football violations, including a Level III (considered minor) violation for Beckham’s handing out of about $2,000 worth of cash to Tigers players on the field after last year’s College Football Playoff national championship game.
BOWDEN THANKFUL >> Former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden thanked his doctors, family and fans for their support and prayers through his “tough” bout with COVID-19.
“I just went through a battle with COVID-19 and God just wasn’t ready to take me home yet to be with him,” Bowden said Wednesday in a statement released by his son, former Clemson coach Tommy Bowden. “Most of you know I’m 91 years old and the fight was tough but thanks to the help of Dr. Michael Forsthoefel, and the support of (wife) Ann and all my children, I beat it.” CLEMSON QB HONORED >> Trevor Lawrence is again putting up big numbers but avoiding interceptions that plagued him early last season. That’s why the Heisman Trophy candidate and potential No. 1 overall NFL draft pick was picked as the Atlantic Coast Conference’s top offensive player through the season’s first half in voting by The Associated Press writers covering league teams.