NCAA WANTS RIVAL PLAYER AT MISSISSIPPI’S HEARING

Mississippi State linebacker Leo Lewis has been requested to attend Mississippi’s Committee on Infractions hearing by the NCAA, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Ole Miss received its response from the NCAA to its response to the February Notice of Allegations last week, athletics director Ross Bjork told media members Monday. SB Nation was first to report of the NCAA’s request for Lewis to attend. SB Nation obtained a letter written by Xavier athletics director Greg Christopher, chief hearing officer of the NCAA’s Division I Committee on Infractions. The letter stated: “The panel will request studentathlete Leo Lewis attend the infractions hearing. Mr. Lewis’ grant of immunity related to this case is predicated on his full cooperation in the infractions process.” In the Notice of Allegations, Lewis, who was granted limited immunity, is referenced as Student-Athlete 39 and is tied to some of Ole Miss’ level I violations. If Lewis attends the Committee on Infractions hearing, he could potentially be asked to clarify or confirm his testimony. Mississippi State declined to comment. MSU has said it cannot and will not comment when directly asked about the situation. Lewis’ lawyer John Wheeler said he could not comment because of a signed confidentiality agreement.