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NCAA Cites University in Scandal

WASHINGTON – As reported by the Mercury News: "The NCAA cited the University of Washington -- but not former football coach Rick Neuheisel -- on Tuesday for lack of institutional control in the gambling flap that led to Neuheisel's firing, the coach's lawyer said.

"The NCAA found Neuheisel and other individuals broke rules against gambling but did so unwittingly. The organization instead cited the university for failing to adequately educate its coaches and staff.

"…The finding is a major victory for Neuheisel, who was fired last summer after he admitted taking part in off-campus auction pools with neighbors during the last two NCAA basketball tournaments.

"…Preliminary results of a Pacific-10 Conference investigation determined that other Washington athletic officials took part in NCAA basketball gambling pools on campus, including Richardson and football coach Keith Gilbertson, who was promoted from offensive coordinator after Neuheisel's firing…"

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