Tennessee receives NOA featuring 18 Level I violations

Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesWhew. It’s safe to say the Tennessee Volunteers are in hot water with the NCAA.

According to Knox News, the school has received a notice of allegations from the NCAA regarding 18(!) Level I violations, the most severe level. They allege $60,000 of cash or gifts provided to players and their families by former head coach Jeremy Pruitt, his wife, numerous other coaches, recruiting staff, and at least one booster.

There was no lack of institutional control charge, but with 18 Level I’s, there’s still going to be significant punishment imposed.

Here are some notable excerpts from the report.

The NCAA contends Pruitt and his staff gave players cash…