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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

(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... Read full story »

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