University Statements on NCAA Notice of Allegations
May 04, 2020 | General
Statement from University of Louisville President Neeli Bendapudi:
"Over the past two and a half years, the Cardinal Family has worked hard to become a model of compliance and ethical conduct, going above and beyond the reforms at any other institution. We hope the significant changes we have made send a message about our commitment to ethical conduct and will not only help us as it relates to our NCAA case but may also provide a path for other institutions to follow when faced with similar challenges.
We will carefully review the Notice of Allegations and will not hesitate to push back against those allegations we simply do not believe are supported by facts or by NCAA bylaws and precedent. That said, we will also accept responsibility for those violations that we agree with, based on indisputable facts."
Statement from University of Louisville Director of Athletics Vince Tyra:
"Throughout the lengthy investigative process, we have been open and honest with the NCAA enforcement staff, but we have also aggressively pushed back to limit the number and seriousness of the allegations revealed today. I know that our institution could not have done anything more to lessen the charges leveled against us.
We have tremendous young men in our basketball program, who had absolutely nothing to do with the actions of former staff members more than two years ago, and we are doing all that we can to make sure they do not have to pay a price for those actions.
The NCAA investigation has been the 'elephant in the room' for quite some time and may continue to be in the months ahead. Yet Coach Chris Mack and his staff have never made excuses while leading our program back to its place among the college basketball elite. He and the Cardinal program will hold our heads high as we work through this process."
Statement from Head Men's Basketball Coach Chris Mack:
"Since arriving at Louisville, I have seen up close the incredible changes that have taken place under the leadership of President Bendapudi and Director of Athletics Vince Tyra in our University and in our athletics department. The shared values and commitment to integrity is evident in their actions and has always been demanded in the programs that my staff and I have led. While I understand the allegations brought today, I am confident that the University will do what is right, which includes fighting back on those charges that we simply do not agree with, and for which the facts do not substantiate. The future is bright for Cardinal Basketball. Our focus will continue to be on our tremendous student-athletes."
"Over the past two and a half years, the Cardinal Family has worked hard to become a model of compliance and ethical conduct, going above and beyond the reforms at any other institution. We hope the significant changes we have made send a message about our commitment to ethical conduct and will not only help us as it relates to our NCAA case but may also provide a path for other institutions to follow when faced with similar challenges.
We will carefully review the Notice of Allegations and will not hesitate to push back against those allegations we simply do not believe are supported by facts or by NCAA bylaws and precedent. That said, we will also accept responsibility for those violations that we agree with, based on indisputable facts."
Statement from University of Louisville Director of Athletics Vince Tyra:
"Throughout the lengthy investigative process, we have been open and honest with the NCAA enforcement staff, but we have also aggressively pushed back to limit the number and seriousness of the allegations revealed today. I know that our institution could not have done anything more to lessen the charges leveled against us.
We have tremendous young men in our basketball program, who had absolutely nothing to do with the actions of former staff members more than two years ago, and we are doing all that we can to make sure they do not have to pay a price for those actions.
The NCAA investigation has been the 'elephant in the room' for quite some time and may continue to be in the months ahead. Yet Coach Chris Mack and his staff have never made excuses while leading our program back to its place among the college basketball elite. He and the Cardinal program will hold our heads high as we work through this process."
Statement from Head Men's Basketball Coach Chris Mack:
"Since arriving at Louisville, I have seen up close the incredible changes that have taken place under the leadership of President Bendapudi and Director of Athletics Vince Tyra in our University and in our athletics department. The shared values and commitment to integrity is evident in their actions and has always been demanded in the programs that my staff and I have led. While I understand the allegations brought today, I am confident that the University will do what is right, which includes fighting back on those charges that we simply do not agree with, and for which the facts do not substantiate. The future is bright for Cardinal Basketball. Our focus will continue to be on our tremendous student-athletes."
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