Miami Scandal Includes Allegations Regarding DeQuan Jones’ Recruitment By Frank Haith

The Nevin Shapiro scandal has apparently caught up with Louisville assistant Clint Hurtt, as he’s been put on administrative leave by the Cardinals, head coach Charlie Strong announced. Hurtt will not take part in spring practice or recruiting until he’s reinstated.

Hurtt, who received a potentially tricky 10.1 allegation for misleading investigators in the Miami case, was notified of possible violations in January. Although there was talk of him losing his job, Louisville appears to be giving him the benefit of the doubt here. The assistant coach will have the opportunity to prepare for his case and try to prove that he didn’t intentionally give the NCAA inaccurate information. Hurtt is also accused of sending 40 text messages to recruits that were not allowed at the time.

Earlier in the week, Hurtt was served with a 10.1 violation from the NCAA for “unethical conduct” after allegedly misleading investigators. Louisville was first notified of the possible violations back in January once the NCAA began investigating Hurtt for his involvement with Nevin Shapiro.

Hurtt, who has coached the Cardinals’ defensive line since 2010, is also accused of sending 40 text messages to recruits, according to this report from ESPN.

Golden sounded off to the Associated Press Wednesday, saying the investigation is hurting their recruiting. Golden signed just 16 players in the 2013 class, holding back scholarships in case of NCAA penalties.

Miami has still not received notice of allegations meaning the sanction process hasn’t begun for an investigation that started over a year ago. The school has already voluntarily forfeited appearances in two bowl games and an undisclosed number of practices and scholarships.