Click here for linkThe University of Tennessee was granted a 30-day extension to respond to the NCAA’s notice of allegations for violations allegedly
committed under Tennessee football’s previous staff, per a report from Knox News. The timing is noteworthy, as it makes a potential postseason ban for this season unlikely. The No. 3 Vols are 7-0 and are in contention for a spot in the SEC Championship Game and College Football Playoff.
Tennessee did not self-impose any postseason bans. The NCAA presented a notice of allegations to Tennessee in July after a lengthy investigation. The notice contains 18 Level 1 violations — the most severe out of the NCAA’s four-level infractions structure — surrounding almost $60,000 worth of cash and gifts provided to recruits, players and their families.
Knox News obtained a copy of the notice of allegations, including a breakdown of each of the 18 violations. Most involve Tennessee’s staff — and Pruitt’s wife, Casey Pruitt — paying for meals, hotel stays and transportation. In some instances, those involved with Tennessee gave recruiting prospects’ parents money...