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Neuheisel Addresses Pac-10 Commission

SEATTLE, Washington – As reported by the Associated Press: "Rick Neuheisel's lawyer addressed the Pac-10 compliance and enforcement commission Monday, arguing the former Washington football coach didn't know his involvement in NCAA basketball pools was wrong.

"Neuheisel attended the 21/2-hour hearing in San Francisco with his Seattle lawyer, Bob Sulkin.

"…Sulkin told commissioners that Neuheisel participated in a high-stakes neighborhood `auction' of NCAA basketball teams because an email from Washington's compliance officer granted him permission.

"…University representatives agreed with a Pac-10 investigation that determined Washington compliance officer Dana Richardson made an erroneous interpretation of NCAA rules against gambling.

"…Washington's representatives told Pac-10 commissioners the mistake didn't constitute a broader failure to educate athletic department staffers about gambling. School officials believe their corrective measures, including the firing of Neuheisel last summer, are sufficient.

"…Neuheisel is suing Washington and the NCAA, saying he was wrongly fired and seeking unspecified damages."

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