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Every member of he wvsu athletic staff has access to the transfer portal

A student attending an NCAA D1, NCAA D2, or Ncaa D3 must be in the transfer portal for an athletic staff member to start to recruit them per Ncaa rules

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Tampering violations occurred in Southern Utah football program

5/29/2024 12:00:00 PM

Media Center Meghan Durham Wright

Southern Utah agreed that tampering violations occurred in the football program when football head coach DeLane Fitzgerald impermissibly contacted two student-athletes from other schools who were not entered into the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to an agreement released by the Division I Committee on Infractions. As a result of the impermissible recruiting contacts and Fitgerald's personal involvement in the violations, the parties agreed that Fitzgerald violated head coach responsibility rules. The school also agreed that it failed to monitor its football program.

The school, Fitzgerald and the enforcement staff agreed that the violations in this case occurred when Fitzgerald impermissibly tampered with two student-athletes who were enrolled at other schools before they had entered the Transfer Portal. The first violation occurred when Fitzgerald participated in a 17-minute phone call with a student-athlete. Four days later that student-athlete entered the Transfer Portal and ultimately enrolled at Southern Utah. Another violation occurred when Fitzgerald sent two text messages to another student-athlete requesting game film. That student-athlete indicated that he was not interested in transferring and had not entered the Transfer Portal. 

Due to Fitzgerald's direct involvement in the violations, the parties agreed that he violated head coach responsibility rules.  Because the violations occurred after Jan. 1, 2023, they also automatically triggered a head coach responsibility violation under new membership-approved rules. Previously, head coaches had the opportunity to rebut their presumed responsibility if they could demonstrate that they promoted an atmosphere of compliance and monitored their staff. 

Southern Utah and the enforcement staff also agreed that because the school's compliance department did not provide football staff with adequate rules education related to the Transfer Portal and did not have sufficient processes in place to certify that no impermissible contact occurred before student-athletes entering the Transfer Portal, the school failed to monitor its football program.

The parties used ranges identified by the Division I membership-approved infractions penalty guidelines to agree upon Level II-mitigated penalties for the university and Level II-standard penalties for Fitzgerald. The decision contains the full list of penalties as approved by the Committee on Infractions, including:

• One year of probation.
• A $5,000 fine.
• A two-week prohibition on all recruiting activities for the football program during a permissible recruiting period in 2024. One week (seven consecutive days) took place April 15-21 during the spring transfer window for football.
• A suspension from one regular-season game during the 2023 football season for Fitzgerald.
• A two-year show-cause order for Fitzgerald. During the show-cause order, any employing member school shall impose a two-week off-campus recruiting ban for Fitzgerald, including one week during the spring transfer window. Fitzgerald will also be suspended from all recruiting communications for one week during the 2025 transfer window.

Members of the Committee on Infractions are drawn from the NCAA membership and members of the public. The members of the panel who reviewed this case are Kendra Greene, senior woman administrator and senior associate athletics director for internal operations at North Carolina Central; Dave Roberts, special advisor to Southern California and chief hearing officer for the panel; and Stephen Madva, attorney in private practice. 

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Tampering violations occurred in Southern Utah football program - NCAA.org



Every member of he wvsu athletic staff has access to the transfer portal

A student attending an NCAA D1, NCAA D2, or Ncaa D3 must be in the transfer portal for an athletic staff member to start to recruit them per Ncaa rules

If you do not know how to access the transfer portal, I will gladly show you or any member of your staff

Please use the returning staff form to keppeveryone up to date

https://www.ncaa.org/news/2024/5/29/media-center-tampering-violations-occurred-in-southern-utah-football-program.aspx?utm_source=The+NightCap&utm_campaign=4806421bc1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_05_29_05_29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-4806421bc1-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

Tampering violations occurred in Southern Utah football program

5/29/2024 12:00:00 PM

Media Center Meghan Durham Wright

Southern Utah agreed that tampering violations occurred in the football program when football head coach DeLane Fitzgerald impermissibly contacted two student-athletes from other schools who were not entered into the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to an agreement released by the Division I Committee on Infractions. As a result of the impermissible recruiting contacts and Fitgerald's personal involvement in the violations, the parties agreed that Fitzgerald violated head coach responsibility rules. The school also agreed that it failed to monitor its football program.

The school, Fitzgerald and the enforcement staff agreed that the violations in this case occurred when Fitzgerald impermissibly tampered with two student-athletes who were enrolled at other schools before they had entered the Transfer Portal. The first violation occurred when Fitzgerald participated in a 17-minute phone call with a student-athlete. Four days later that student-athlete entered the Transfer Portal and ultimately enrolled at Southern Utah. Another violation occurred when Fitzgerald sent two text messages to another student-athlete requesting game film. That student-athlete indicated that he was not interested in transferring and had not entered the Transfer Portal. 

Due to Fitzgerald's direct involvement in the violations, the parties agreed that he violated head coach responsibility rules.  Because the violations occurred after Jan. 1, 2023, they also automatically triggered a head coach responsibility violation under new membership-approved rules. Previously, head coaches had the opportunity to rebut their presumed responsibility if they could demonstrate that they promoted an atmosphere of compliance and monitored their staff. 

Southern Utah and the enforcement staff also agreed that because the school's compliance department did not provide football staff with adequate rules education related to the Transfer Portal and did not have sufficient processes in place to certify that no impermissible contact occurred before student-athletes entering the Transfer Portal, the school failed to monitor its football program.

The parties used ranges identified by the Division I membership-approved infractions penalty guidelines to agree upon Level II-mitigated penalties for the university and Level II-standard penalties for Fitzgerald. The decision contains the full list of penalties as approved by the Committee on Infractions, including:

• One year of probation.
• A $5,000 fine.
• A two-week prohibition on all recruiting activities for the football program during a permissible recruiting period in 2024. One week (seven consecutive days) took place April 15-21 during the spring transfer window for football.
• A suspension from one regular-season game during the 2023 football season for Fitzgerald.
• A two-year show-cause order for Fitzgerald. During the show-cause order, any employing member school shall impose a two-week off-campus recruiting ban for Fitzgerald, including one week during the spring transfer window. Fitzgerald will also be suspended from all recruiting communications for one week during the 2025 transfer window.

Members of the Committee on Infractions are drawn from the NCAA membership and members of the public. The members of the panel who reviewed this case are Kendra Greene, senior woman administrator and senior associate athletics director for internal operations at North Carolina Central; Dave Roberts, special advisor to Southern California and chief hearing officer for the panel; and Stephen Madva, attorney in private practice. 

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Jobs in D2.jobs - May 17, 2024

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NCAA Drug Testing/ Drug Free Sport - Ozempic

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What is Ozempic? Ozempic is a word that is being thrown around a lot right now, but what is it? Ozempic is a medication that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2017 for people with Type 2 Diabetes. Its active ingredient is Semaglutide. The medication mimics a hormone (GLP-1) that that helps the body make more insulin, which decreases blood glucose levels. At certain amounts, Semaglutide can also interact with the brain to decrease appetite and increase feelings of fullness.  Semaglutide Approvals Semaglutide the the active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus. Ozempic and Rybelsus are approved to lower blood sugar in patients with Type 2 Diabetes, while Wegovy is approved for people with weight related medical conditions to help lose weight.  Popularity Based Issues Celebrities have been very outspoken about their praise of the drug not as a tool to help a medical need, but to its weight shedding ability. Wegovy has been in a shortage due to demand since March of 2022. When a medication is in a shortage, the FDA allows compounding pharmacies to produce the drugs, however these do not have the same restrictions as drugs with an FDA approval. Lack of these guidelines introduces safety concerns for those who are taking these drugs. Side Effects As any drug does, Ozempic has side effects such as nausea, and vomiting, abdominal pain. While there is limited evidence, it has also been observed that there can be a significant loss of muscle mass due to the drug. Generally rapid weight loss does not just effect fat stores, muscle mass is also decreased. Generally, rapid weight loss also decreases muscle mass.  Doctors and athletes should keep this in mind when looking at options for treatment of diabetes and weight loss. Athletes should consult with a Registered Sports Dietician to make an action plan on how to accomplish their weight goals. While Ozempic is not banned in sports, the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has added it to their monitoring program. Always consult with a physician to weigh the pros and cons to any medication.   Compounding Pharmacies - Drug Compounding and Drug Shortages General Information - Medications Containing Semaglutide Marketed for Type 2 Diabetes or Weight Loss Muscle Loss - Ozempic Use and Muscle Loss Sign up to receive these monthly emails. Connect with Drug Free Sport Copyright © 2024 Drug Free Sport, LLC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because of your relationship with Drug Free Sport International and interest in related educational programming. Our mailing address is: Drug Free Sport, LLC 4801 Main St. Suite 350 Kansas City, MO 64112-2749 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.