NCAA Places Florida International U. on 4 Years' Probation for Rules Violations in 15 SportsThe National Collegiate Athletic Association has placed Florida International University on probation for four years after finding that the institution awarded more athletic scholarships than it was permitted to in three sports, and allowed 45 athletes in a total of 15 sports... Copyright © 2008 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |