NCAA Imposes Sanctions on Arizona State Football for Recruiting Violations
The NCAA has finalized penalties for Arizona State following a lengthy investigation into improper recruiting practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Arizona State received four years of probation, a fine, and a self-imposed postseason ban for the 2023 football season.
- The violations involved unethical conduct and a failure to monitor the football program, leading to significant penalties.
- Former head coach Herm Edwards and other staff members were implicated in hosting recruits during a designated 'dead period'.
- Some penalties were self-imposed by ASU, including scholarship reductions and recruiting restrictions, as part of their cooperation with the NCAA.
- Two individuals are contesting portions of their cases, with final decisions pending from the NCAA.