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Report: Rutgers hires firm that specializes in NCAA issues
While facing multiple off-field problems since August, the Rutgers football program has not faced accusations regarding the breaking of any NCAA rules.
That could change per a report from NJ.com on Tuesday, which said Rutgers has hired a law firm that exclusively deals with potential NCAA rules violations to investigate its athletic department.
A Rutgers official confirmed the hiring to the news site, saying it was done as "an ongoing and rigorous processes that helps us identify any shortcomings" and self-report them.
Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood has one game remaining on a three-game suspension after being found to have violated university policy by contacting a faculty member in regards to a player's eligibly.
Additionally, the program has been rocked by the arrests of nine players in multiple alleged criminal incidents since late summer.
