The football and swimming departments at Kentucky consented to punishments, and as a result, the athletic department accepted a two-year probationary sentence on Friday.
Additionally, Kentucky football will forfeit their victories from its 10-3 season and Citrus Bowl victory against Iowa in 2021.
The football program was in violation because players were receiving “impermissible benefits” from UK HealthCare, which included no-show jobs.
Eight of the players who were paid for tasks they did not complete between the spring of 2021 and March 2022 proceeded to compete despite being ineligible.
In a statement, Kentucky president Eli Capilouto stated that all infractions were self-reported as soon as the sports department learned of them. “We accept the results.
Kentucky football placed on two-year probation and will have to vacate wins in which eleven players did not perform jobs they were paid for.
This was agreed upon settlement. Vacating wins, a fine, probation.
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A procedure exists. We took part in it. “We are proceeding, having accepted the final resolution,” stated Capilouto.
But it’s crucial to stress that, with regards to the football program, the NCAA firmly upholds the strictness of our reporting procedures and adherence to the rules in athletics.
Regarding the swimming program, the ‘failure to monitor’ infringement occurred amid the epidemic. At that time, public health regulations prevented us from conducting our usual in-person surveillance because the majority of student players were off campus.”
Athletes who exceed the permitted number of practice hours and do not have the required number of days off are in breach of the swimming program.
In addition, Capilouto addressed claims made by the now-former head swim coach Lars Jorgensen of sexual assault and harassment of staff, describing them as “deeply distressing to all of us.”
The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions will make a separate decision regarding Jorgensen’s portion of the case.
“The most serious of the allegations were only known to us at the time a lawsuit was filed by two former staff members and after the coach had been dismissed,” stated Capilouto.
