Post-Scrimmage Notebook: Nothing finalized on offensive line

Andrew Thomas is still in the picture for a starting job on the offensive line. Although Georgia’s starting offensive line appears to be taking shape, head coach Kirby Smart isn’t ready to start talking in absolutes. “We’re going to continue the competition,” Smart said after Saturday’s second scrimmage at Sanford Stadium.

Report: Hugh Freeze had more than 200 calls with booster accused of wrongdoing

Former Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze had a lot of phone conversations with an Ole Miss booster alleged to have given unauthorized recruiting benefits. According to phone records obtained by USA Today, Freeze and restaurant owner Lee Harris communicated via Freeze’s school-issued phone “at least” 200 times, though the report notes that the content of their conversations is unknown. Harris is named in the NCAA’s notice of allegations against the school for allegedly giving Mississippi State linebacker Leo Lewis cash payments and free food and drink during Lewis’ recruitment.

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  Phone records show Hugh Freeze had over 200 calls with Ole Miss booster in NCAA case

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  Hugh Freeze, disassociated Ole Miss booster had hundreds of phone calls, report says

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Indiana freshman DB Bryant Fitzgerald ruled a non-qualifier after compliance error

A key member of Indiana’s recruiting class won’t be able to play for the Hoosiers this season as a result of a serious compliance gaff at the school. Freshman defensive back Bryant Fitzgerald was ruled by the NCAA to be a non-qualifier according to a statement released by the program and, as a result, will now be unable to play or practice for the team. A waiver was requested but both it and the appeal were denied. At the heart of the matter seems to be the IU compliance office incorrectly advising Fitzgerald what classes to take in order to be eligible right away at the school in the eyes of the NCAA. As the above statement and a later one from athletic director Fred Glass make clear, this was

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  Compliance Office Mistake Costs Bryant Fitzgerald His Eligibility In 2017

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  Avon's Fitzgerald ruled ineligible at IU due to a mistake by the school

  The Indianapolis Star