Pearl Suspended by the SEC

[xroadsbasser]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive has suspended Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl for the Volunteers’ first eight conference games as punishment for violating NCAA rules and misleading investigators.

Slive sent a letter Thursday that informed Pearl he is prohibited from participating in practices, meetings and any activities related to games between Jan. 8 and Feb. 5.

Pearl acknowledged in September that he mislead investigators about photos taken of him and recruit Aaron Craft, when Pearl improperly hosted the prospect at his home in 2008. Tennessee also revealed Pearl and his staff made excessive calls to recruits.

Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton in September docked Pearl’s pay by $1.5 million over five years and banned him from participating in off-campus recruiting for a year.

 

[fishinvol]

Pretty harsh, but deserving.

 

[hl&s]

Good. If he can't play by the rules he should be punished. </p>

Fair and square is the only way to play or compete.</p>

 

[xroadsbasser]

Ditto Wayne.....coulda easily suspended him for the entire season!!

 

[elwestb]

... this is just the SEC guys. The NCAA isn't through with their investigation or punishment! The "Fat Lady" ain't even got to the stage yet!

 

[jkmort]

The SEC and Tennessee have done their punishment no we have to wait and see if the NCAA will do something. You know he would have been fired if he was not a winning coach there. 8 games is a bit harsh I think but they will survive. Too much talent and the back up coach is a good one. Look for them to be OK.

 

[outcaster]

TN Mens' Basketball will now be labeled as "Dirty Program" as long as he is there.