Sentinel: Athletic Director Keith Tribble Expected to Resign
The University of Central Florida will hold a major news conference at 2:30 p.m. today on its Orlando campus regarding its athletics programs.
University President John C. Hitt will discuss the university’s response to NCAA allegations regarding its athletics program, according to a news release issued by UCF.
Citing university sources, the Orlando Sentinel is reporting “UCF Athletic Director Keith Tribble is expected to resign as the NCAA’s investigation into the school’s football and men’s basketball recruiting practices moves forward.”
CBS Sports is also reporting Tribble is out and that UCF basketball coach Donnie Jones has been suspended for three games.
UCF is not providing any additional information before the 2:30 p.m. news conference. KnightNews.com will be at the news conference and will update you with more information as we get it. Check back here for updates.
The news conference comes days after A.J. Rompza and Jeffrey Jordan were forced to sit out from a UCF basketball game “pending resolution of NCAA eligibility matters.”
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