In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.
Q: The NCAA said that the allegations failed to " meet a burden of proof , which is a higher standard than rampant public speculation online and in the media " and that the allegations were not " based on credible and persuasive information " .
A:
The NCAA would say that the charges failed to " meet a burden of proof , which is a higher standard than rampant public speculation online and in the media " .