Miami self-imposes 2nd straight bowl ban
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami officials said Monday that the university is making what it called an ”unprecedented decision” to self-impose a postseason ban for the second straight year, ending any chance of the Hurricanes playing in either the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game or a bowl. Just like last year, Miami’s decision was made with regard to the status of the ongoing NCAA investigation into the school’s compliance practices. The inquiry began in 2011 after a former booster went public with allegations that he provided dozens of athletes and recruits with extra benefits such as cash and gifts. By sitting out again, Miami – which still has not been presented with its notice of allegations from the NCAA – is hoping to lessen the hit of any looming sanctions that could be handed down when the investigation ends. Schools often self-impose penalties with hope that the NCAA takes those measures into account when doling out punishment. Miami clearly hopes that a pair of postseason bans, especially when the Hurricanes still had a chance at a Bowl Championship Series …
Golden says Miami has not made bowl decision
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — To no one’s surprise, Miami coach Al Golden wants to see the Hurricanes in a bowl game this season. It’s still unclear if he will get that chance. The university remained silent Sunday about whether Miami would self-impose a second straight postseason ban, which would be done in response to the ongoing NCAA investigation into the Hurricanes’ compliance practices. Golden said he spoke briefly Sunday with acting Miami athletic director Blake James, but was not told of any final decision. ”It’s just difficult,” Golden said of the waiting game. ”It really is. It’s difficult and unwieldy.” Golden said he’s always talking to his players about focusing on the things they can control and following a process. ”This is the antithesis of that,” he said. ”This is kind of a curveball.” Miami (6-5) became bowl-…
