Quick hits...
 
Earnings restrictions have been lifted for "restricted
earnings" coaches.  (A Federal judge ruled against
the NCAA in a lawsuit.)
 
Beginning in 1996, the NCAA Division III tourney will
have 3-4 teams from the West region and 4-5 teams
from the East region.
 
Institutional Secondary Infraction: Division I
Institution "admonished" individual in charge of game
management because the attendance of two HS
hockey teams was announced over the PA.  No
eligibility consequences.
 
Administrative Review Panel actions: case 830
Player entered his sophomore season in 1994-95
and signed financial aid agreement for entire
academic year.  Player was then told during pre-
season that he would be cut from team and financial
aid would cease following first semester.  Player
transferred (to another Div I school) following first
semester.  Player and/or current institution wish
to have player eligible now (hence, waiving the
one academic year in residence requirement)
on the grounds that original school illegally
terminated financial aid.  Denied.
 
case 715
Player participated in 1994 Olympics and did not
attend school in 1993-94 (although, presumably
did in 1992-93).  Player returned to school for
Summer 1994 classes.  Coach told player that
school would pay for summer tuition.  However,
rules state that player must have attended at
least one semester during previous academic
year (which he did not) to have summer tuition
paid.  School requested waiver (so that they may
pay his summer tuition) and supported player's
Olympic participation and desire to return to
school and graduate on time.  Granted.
(I'm *guessing* that this was Chris Imes.)
 
Eligibility Appeals: Division I
Head coach faxed info to Prospective Student
Athlete's mother during the same week he called
the PSA.  Also, current SAs without meal card
were given two pregame meals, etc, etc, etc.
Eligibility has been restored to PSA/SAs.  NCAA
is still reviewing institution.
 
On the job market, Ohio State seeks an assistant
coach, Wentworth I of T (ECAC South) seeks a
head coach and Maine is looking for an AD.
 
Out of time...
 
 
John H
U Mich