Schools, coaches more willing to fight NCAA allegations
November 6, 2019
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The ink on the NCAA's notice of allegations was but a few hours old when officials at Kansas huddled with Jayhawks coach Bill Self and crafted a strongly worded response that not only disputed the claims but went on the offensive.
The tradition-rich program, which found itself in the crosshairs amid the FBI's investigation of corruption in college basketball, instead suggested it was the victim in a play-for-pay scheme crafted by Adidas executives.
"We strongly disagree with the allegations," athletic director Jeff Long said. "We fully support Coach Self and his staf...
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