[Strikeout King]

Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun was suspended by the NCAA for three games next season for recruiting violations committed under his watch, though the program dodged a major sanction when it was spared a postseason ban.

Calhoun was cited by the NCAA on Tuesday for failing to create an atmosphere of compliance within his program and was suspended for the first three Big East games during the 2011-12 season.

The NCAA also hit UConn with scholarship reductions for three academic years, recruiting restrictions, permanent disassociation of a booster and three years' probation.

As a part of the disassociation of the booster, not named in the report, the university will not be able to accept financial contributions, recruiting assistance or provide him with any benefit and privileges.

"We think the penalty is appropriate," said Dennis Thomas, chairman of the Committee on Infractions. "The head coach should be aware, but, also in the same frame, the head coach obviously cannot be aware of everything that goes on within the program. However, the head coach bears that responsibility."

Thomas said Calhoun will serve the suspension next year because UConn could appeal the decision.





http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6146656

[Wildcatk23]

This is STUPID. UCONN said it found that the basketball staff exchanged more than 1,400 calls and 1,100 text messages with Nochimson between June 2005 and December 2008. AND THEY GET NOTHING? Jesus Christ.

[Benchwarmer]

This is STUPID. UCONN said it found that the basketball staff exchanged more than 1,400 calls and 1,100 text messages with Nochimson between June 2005 and December 2008. AND THEY GET NOTHING? Jesus Christ.

Did you expect anything different from the NCAA?

[Wildcatk23]

Did you expect anything different from the NCAA?

Really didnt.