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IU Plans Report Next Week on Sampson

Hoosiers' coach on hot seat for alleged NCAA phone violations

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Feb 15, 2008 10:21 PM CST
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(Newser) – Kelvin Sampson's fate at Indiana will become more clear in seven days, reports the Indianapolis Star. IU President Michael McRobbie said Friday that Athletic Director Rick Greenspan has a week to investigate allegations against Sampson. If Greenspan recommends Sampson be fired, the coach has 10 days to appeal the ruling. "These are serious allegations of misconduct," McRobbie said.

The NCAA said Wednesday that Sampson and his staff violated telephone recruiting rules put in place because of previous violations at Oklahoma, then lied to the school and the NCAA, reports the Associated Press. Sampson's contract allows for IU to fire him for "just cause," which includes violating NCAA rules. The NCAA hearing isn't until June 14.

Indiana University President Michael McRobbie announces a new school investigation into the allegations over infractions by Indiana basketball coach Kelvin Sampson, during a news conference in Bloomington, Ind., Friday, Feb. 15, 2008. Sampson was accused Wednesday of five major NCAA infractions. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana University President Michael McRobbie announces a new school investigation into the allegations over infractions by Indiana basketball coach Kelvin Sampson, during a news conference in Bloomington,...   (Associated Press)
Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson argues a call during the second half a college basketball game against Wisconsin in Bloomington, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson argues a call during the second half a college basketball game against Wisconsin in Bloomington, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)   (Associated Press)
Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson, left, talks with Eric Gordon (23) on the sideline in first half college action against Illinois at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill., on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. Sampson is under investigation for possible NCAA violations. (AP Photo/Heather Coit)
Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson, left, talks with Eric Gordon (23) on the sideline in first half college action against Illinois at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill., on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. Sampson is...   (Associated Press)
Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson argues a call during the second half a college basketball game against Wisconsin in Bloomington, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. IU will spend a week investigating NCAA violation accusations against Sampson. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson argues a call during the second half a college basketball game against Wisconsin in Bloomington, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. IU will spend a week investigating NCAA violation...   (Associated Press)
Indiana basketball coach Kelvin Sampson reads a statement during a news conference following Indiana's 68-66 loss to Wisconsin in Bloomington, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. Sampson's future at Indiana was in doubt Wednesday following the release of an NCAA report that says he committed five major violations. According to the...
Indiana basketball coach Kelvin Sampson reads a statement during a news conference following Indiana's 68-66 loss to Wisconsin in Bloomington, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. Sampson's future at Indiana...   (Associated Press)
Indiana's Athletic Director Rick Greenspan responds to questions during a news conference in Bloomington, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. Greenspan responded to questions about Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson and his staff violating telephone recruiting restrictions imposed because of his previous violations at Oklahoma. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana's Athletic Director Rick Greenspan responds to questions during a news conference in Bloomington, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. Greenspan responded to questions about Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson...   (Associated Press)
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