The allegations were all fairly minor. And to be honest, it's almost impossible NOT to violate NCAA rules along the way...there are so many asinine ones.
"The NCAA accused Snyder of recruiting violations including calling, making personal contact with and providing meals for prospective players. It also alleged Snyder provided meals and gifts for his players." Some of the alleged violations have been reported previously.
For example, Snyder has already acknowledged giving troubled ex-player Ricky Clemons two pairs of pants and a pair of flip-flops the coach received as promotional gifts. Such gifts are barred by NCAA rules.
The notice also says Snyder's wife, Helen, "with Snyder's approval," provided food to an athlete in their home on several occasions. It says Helen Snyder provided an athlete with a "belated Christmas gift" in February 2003, including a Nike book bag and a Nike winter coat. The NCAA investigation grew out of the problems of Clemons, who has asserted in media interviews that he was paid by coaches, an allegation denied by Snyder and his assistants.
The newly released documents clarify which of Snyder's staffers are accused of breaking rules. Assistant coach Lane Odom resigned last week, hours after the university released the redacted version of the allegations. Snyder's top assistant, Tony Harvey, was placed on paid leave pending the outcome of the NCAA proceedings. The attorney representing Odom and Harvey, Stu Brown, declined comment Saturday.
The only allegation of a cash gift in the NCAA documents is $250 that Harvey is alleged to have given Clemons. Harvey denied that allegation in an interview with the AP last week. The NCAA also alleges Harvey and Odom broke rules by making multiple contacts with prospective players."
https://www.operationsports.com/fofc/archive/index.php/t-25592.html
Snyder should have known better, but I'd hardly call him sleazy for giving some clothes and providing dinner for some players.
