Friedenthal considered the case closed but said it could be reopened if new evidence were uncovered by federal prosecutors. In addition to probation, Minnesota must take down banners and make no reference in school materials to the Gophers' participation in three NCAA tournaments, including the 1997 Final Four, and two National Invitation Tournaments, including its 1998 title. The university had already reduced scholarships from 13 to 10 over the next two seasons, plus four scholarships to be spread among the three seasons beginning in 2001-02. The NCAA cut the scholarships by one more, to five. David Swank, the immediate past chairman of the NCAA infractions committee, said he was surprised the committee did not impose an additional postseason ban.
Coaches hate that.
You're cutting the squad from 13 to 10 or 11. He must appear before the infractions committee if he seeks a college sports job in the next seven years, and the committee will determine whether his duties should be limited. The release from Haskins' attorneys said Haskins would like to coach again. NCAA spokeswoman Jane Jankowski said 12 people have gone before the committee in the past 10 years to ''show cause,'' as it is called. It's a black eye for the university.