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Thursday, March 25, 2010

There have been some on-again/off-again grumblings about "ethics" and recruiting in the women's game --- and often there's grumpiness associated with the lack of -- or perceived lack of -- action by the NCAA.

A little info from the NCAA's Michelle Brutlag Hosick: Many NCAA infractions cases move quickly, but complications can slow the process
The public often accuses the NCAA of being a slow-moving bureaucracy, but in the high-profile world of enforcement, that image is not altogether accurate.

Lengthy cases are a rarity. In fact, the average length of time a case is under the control of the enforcement staff is shorter than 12 months, a goal set by late NCAA President Myles Brand and reinforced with additional staff, revised procedures and new business practices.

An enforcement staff member carries several cases at a time, often in various stages of completion. Many cases never reach the stage of official allegations filed with the Committee on Infractions and others are resolved quickly, especially if all parties agree with the facts. The staff is committed to being fair and thorough, but expediency is also a goal.
You can also check out an Illustration of an extended infractions case