OT: Illinois Coach Bellamy Suspended 1 Game

[NJCat83588]

For trying to arrange for a degree for a JUCO transfer who never finished his studies. Will miss the Kent State game. Probably not a big deal, but one has to wonder what goes on in the JUCO world........

 

[willycat]

NJ, I've noted before that the last time Illinois went heavy in the JC route, under Mike White they got a heavy dose of probation. This may just be the tip of the iceberg because bringing 7 or more JC's every year is asking for problems. Hasn't Bellamy been in the NCAA doghouse before?

 

[NU 71 72 74]

He should have been fired !

 

[Sheffielder]

Does anyone know more detail about? Why would an associate's degree be a prerequisite to get into U of I? Couldn't the kid have just transferred with 50 or 60 credits but not earned JC degree?

 

[Deeringfish]

I'm thinking he didn't have a high enough GPA. just a guess. I don't know what Bellamy did, perhaps merely poked around and name dropped to see if a grade could be changed maybe more aggressive.

 

[combes]

A jc player arrived at Illinois last year and it was determined by admissions that he was one class short. Bellamy arranged for him to take a placement test to meet the requirement. The player took and passed the test and the jc accepted it for grad requirement. Illinois compliance then contacted the NCAA to see if a rule had been broken. The NCAA determined that Bellamy making the arrangements was an extra benefit since the player was not yet accepted into the university. It was self-reported. This took place in January of 2014, over a year ago. Last years recruiting class. The NCAA determined that Bellamy must sit out one game. It was a mistake but not some major infraction designed to mislead or get the player to commit. He was already at Illinois. Bellamy was new, also. Rookie mistake and he was punished.

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[realcatfan]

Originally posted by NU 71 72 74:

He should have been fired !

SHHHHHH!!!! Don't say things like that. We want Illinois's coaching staff there for as long as possible... except for maybe Bill Cubit. Hopefully, he moves on.

 

[julescat]

Thanks for the explanation. A one game suspension seems more than enough. Glad that the kid got in and will play.

 

[NJCat83588]

Thanks. Much ado about nothing.

 

[Deeringfish]

Originally posted by combes:
A jc player arrived at Illinois last year and it was determined by admissions that he was one class short. Bellamy arranged for him to take a placement test to meet the requirement. The player took and passed the test and the jc accepted it for grad requirement. Illinois compliance then contacted the NCAA to see if a rule had been broken. The NCAA determined that Bellamy making the arrangements was an extra benefit since the player was not yet accepted into the university. It was self-reported. This took place in January of 2014, over a year ago. Last years recruiting class. The NCAA determined that Bellamy must sit out one game. It was a mistake but not some major infraction designed to mislead or get the player to commit. He was already at Illinois. Bellamy was new, also. Rookie mistake and he was punished.

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The dirty rat! They should have fined him $1.00!

 

[pawildcat]

North Carolina engaged in wholesale academic cheating for years, and still no sign of punishment from the august NCAA. Hard to get excited about what looks like a relatively minor violation by the Illini.

 

[lunker35]

There's some rule that requires anyone that has taken classes at a JUCO to have their associates degree prior to transferring to D1. I transferred from another D1, but took classes at Oakton CC over the summer to knock out some prerequisites. Because I took those classes it was required that I earn my associates prior to transferring. It had nothing to do with GPA.
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