UPDATE
UCF’s appeal hearing before the NCAA is complete. The hearing lasted about 3.5 hours and there is no timetable for a ruling.
“We look forward to the outcome of the appeal, knowing that we presented a strong case on behalf of our student-athletes, athletics program and fans,” UCF spokesperson Grant Heston said.
KnightNews.com will continue to follow the appeal.
The NCAA is set to hear UCF’s appeal of the one-year postseason ban that was imposed on the football program following allegations of shady recruitment tactics, according to a UCF spokesperson.
On Wednesday, Grant Heston said that UCF President John Hitt, athletic director Todd Stansbury and others will attend the hearing at NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis on Thursday.
In July of 2012, the NCAA imposed a series of sanctions against the UCF Football and Basketball programs after the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions determined the school committed major recruiting infractions which ultimately forced UCF athletics director Keith Tribble and wide receivers coach David Kelly to resign.
UCF only challenged the postseason sanction placed on the football program, although other sanctions were levied such as a one-year postseason ban in basketball, $50,000 fine, five years probation, reduction of basketball scholarships and limits on football recruiting.
UCF was allowed to play in the 2012 postseason after deciding to appeal the punishment imposed against the program. The NCAA does not impose punishment during pending appeal.
KnightNews.com will keep you updated with any information that arises on Thursday.
