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September 2010, Sports Law
Pearl's Contract Affords Problematic Protection
ESPN reported that one of the reasons why Bruce Pearl is still working despite lying to NCAA investigators is because his contract does not allow for termination for cause until an NCAA finding has been reached as opposed to the institution's determination that a violation took place. The contract language is reminiscent of the contract protections in former Ohio State coach Jim O'Brien's contract.
The NCAA enforcement staff is investigating the football program and men's basketball program. A finding won't occur until the committee on infractions issues its report, which will come after a hearing. All of this isn't likely to occur until sometime in 2011. To read more, click here.
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