Florida State University has requested that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) lift some of the sanctions imposed for NIL and recruiting violations earlier this year. The university referenced a U.S.
District Court case in Tennessee that blocked the NCAA from enforcing its interim NIL policy, which prohibits athletes from negotiating NIL compensation with third-party entities, according to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports.
FSU argued that it is at a disadvantage compared to schools like the University of Florida, which benefit from the Tennessee ruling that halted NIL investigations.
“FSU should not be the only institution penalized simply because it was first in line, the violations it committed were minor, and it cooperated fully to resolve the case,” the university stated in the letter.
The penalties imposed on FSU include a two-year probation, a two-year show-cause order for offensive coordinator Alex Atkins, a one-year disassociation from NIL collective Rising Spear, a reduction of five scholarships over two years, and a $5,000 fine plus 1% of the athletic department budget.
Florida State contends that it should not have to endure the fine, the scholarship reduction, and other penalties but is willing to serve the probation and suspend coach Atkins for the first three games.
If the NCAA rescinds any of its initial sanctions, it may suggest that the organization is losing control over the regulation of collegiate sports.
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