As everyone is told by administrators everywhere by the NCAA, rules are rules. But there has got to be a defining line of what kind of regulation is “right” and what kind of policy is “wrong.” Tennessee football’s recent NCAA violation brings that to light.
Sure, the Vols have had their history with violating rules the NCAA has put in. Recently though, the university’s offenses have been absurd. A great example of this is when Rick Barnes gave money out of his pocket to provide a raise for one of his coaches. Apparently, this was a violation.