NCAA issues ‘public reprimand’ to Miami Hurricanes for ‘communication devices’ violation
The NCAA has issued a “public reprimand” to the University of Miami for violating rule 1-4-12 involving coaches’ phones, headsets and communication devices.
Because of the violation, UM was not only issued the public reprimand, but “a 20-percent reduction in communication for this week’s game against Georgia Tech,’’ according to a release sent out late Monday afternoon by the Atlantic Coast Conference.
“Teams must exchange a ‘headset sheet’ and ‘team credential list’ at least 90 minutes prior to its scheduled contest. Schools are limited to 23 communication devices,’’ the release said.
“It’s a misinterpretation of the rule,’’ UM coach Manny Diaz said early Tuesday on his weekly WQAM radio appearance. “It won’t affect us at all on Saturday. We’ll move on.”
Diaz added that was all he would say on the subject.
When asked for a comment on Monday, UM had none other than referring the Miami Herald back to the ACC release.
The release includes a link to the “NCAA Football Rules Committee and NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee Membership Announcement” regarding “coaches’ phones, headsets and communication devices football question and answer document.’’
The Hurricanes are now 4-4 and 2-2 in the ACC after defeating then-No. 17 Pittsburgh on the road Saturday. They play Georgia Tech (3-5, 2-4) at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium.
