NCAA Sanctions ASU Baseball Program
Earlier this week the NCAA Committee on Infractions ruled on the ASU Baseball case. The actual case dates back to 2007, but went public around this time last year and long-time ASU baseball coach Pat Murphy resigned because of the news. The case surrounds impermissible phone calls to recruits and the COI also ruled that Murphy "Failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance within the program.", which is a violation of NCAA Bylaw 11.1.2.1. Arizona State reached the College World Series in Omaha last season, but will be banned from post-season competition this upcoming season under the new sanctions.
Promoting an atmosphere of compliance is becoming more and more of an issue for coaches. It truly is an important part of coaching and what you, as coaches, do on a daily basis. Please be sure to keep that in mind as we move forward into the new year.
