Report: The State of Pennsylvania is Preparing to Sue the NCAA
The State of Pennsylvania is preparing to sue the NCAA, according to Pete Thamel of Sports Illustrated.
Per Thamel, the lawsuit will challenge the NCAA sanctions, however, it is unclear which sanction(s) will be called into question.
In July, the NCAA announced sanctions that included a four year bowl ban, a reduction of 10 scholarships for four years, and a $60 million fine.
Two weeks ago, Pennsylvania Congressman Charlie Dent wasn’t happy with Mark Emmert’s response to his request to retain the $60 million fine in the state of PA. Dent is one of several PA representatives to express a desire in keeping $60 million endowment to causes within the state.
Although the lawsuit comes on the heels of the historic NCAA penalties levied in July, Penn State is believed not to be involved. One University official claims that “Penn State has no involvement in this suit,” per the report. A spokesperson for Governor Tom Corbett also declined comment as of last night.
While there is no definitive timetable for an official announcement regarding the lawsuit, Thamel’s report mentions that it could come as early as tomorrow.
Even though the Nittany Lions aren’t playing football, the bowl season just got a bit more interesting for Penn Staters. Stay tuned, 2013 may be off to an explosive start.
Update — 5:07 p.m: According to Thamel, Corbett will announce that he is filing a lawsuit tomorrow morning in State College. Full details are not yet known, but the suit is expected to challenge all of the NCAA sanctions.
Here’s official word from governor. RT @ap: Pa. gov says he’ll sue NCAA over hefty Penn State sanctions after Sandusky child abuse scandal.
— Pete Thamel(@SIPeteThamel) January 1, 2013
Governor’s press conference to announce state of PA suit against NCAA will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Nittany Lion Inn.
— Pete Thamel(@SIPeteThamel) January 1, 2013
Gov’s office being vague on suit, but it’s expected to combat all NCAA sanctions against PSU. Not just use of $60 million fine.
— Pete Thamel(@SIPeteThamel) January 1, 2013
Since folks have asked, the State of PA suit against the NCAA will be in federal court.
— Pete Thamel(@SIPeteThamel) January 1, 2013
Drew Balis contributed to this post.
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