One year after Notre Dame football lost its starting QB, Everett Golson, for the 2013 season after he was caught cheating on an exam, the Fighting Irish team is dealing with the repercussions from more academic fraud. This time, four starters have been dismissed from ND after the school conducted an internal investigation this summer, sources close to the program told FOX Sports. Those players are reportedly wideout DaVaris Daniels, defensive lineman Ishaq Williams, defensive back KeiVarae Russell and linebacker Kendall Moore. The university has issued a statement: “Integrity is at the heart of our mission and academic misconduct will not be tolerated at Notre Dame,” said Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., the University’s president. “If the suspected improprieties are proven, we will use the experience to reinforce among our students the importance of honesty in all that they do. We are also examining ways of better conveying to students that they can avail themselves of legitimate academic assistance without resorting to cheating.” Evidence that students had submitted papers and homework that had been written for them by others was initially detected at the end of the summer session, and referred to the compliance office in athletics on July 29. The Office of General Counsel initiated an immediate investigation. “The University is committed to thorough resolution of this matter, consistent with its commitment to academic integrity and adherence to NCAA rules, Father Jenkins said.
Posted on: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:45:13 +0000