Irish Violations Secondary

Sat., April 17, 1999

NCAA enforcement officials have recommended that contact between a former Notre Dame booster and up to a dozen Irish football players be ruled a secondary infraction, meaning no major sanctions would be levied against the program, school officials said.

If the recommendation is accepted, the university will avoid the more serious sanctions that accompany a major violation, including losing scholarships or television privileges, recruiting restrictions and postseason bans.

The announcement brings the university one step closer to an end in its 13-month investigation of contact between Kimberly Dunbar and players.

Dunbar, now serving a four-year prison term for embezzlement, used money she stole from her employer to purchase gifts, trips and jewelry for up to a dozen current and former Irish players.

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