September 24, 2004

Congressman Assails NCAA for Treatment of Rule Violators

By WELCH SUGGS

National Collegiate Athletic Association officials endured a tongue-lashing last week from Rep. Spencer Bachus of Alabama during a Congressional hearing into their procedures for investigating whether athletes and institutions have broken NCAA rules.

Mr. Bachus, a Republican running unopposed for re-election, criticized the association for not allowing the public to witness hearings before its Committee on Infractions. When a college or its representatives are accused of violating NCAA

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