Emails allege NCAA violations in Hadley suspension


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SALT LAKE CITY — Linebacker Spencer Hadley was suspended Tuesday by BYU for unknown honor code violations. The details surrounding Hadley's violations, however, may have an impact on BYU, following allegations that a booster loaned money to Hadley as part of a trip to Las Vegas.

Reports by the Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News detailed the allegations that may have led to Hadley's suspension, including emails that referenced alcohol and drug consumption while partying at a Las Vegas club. Photos and emails were obtained by a Government Records Access Management Act by both media organizations.

Deadspin, too, obtained a copy of the emails and a photo , which appears to show Hadley with an alcoholic beverage in his hand at a club.

The violations came to light after a self-described "die hard Utah Utes fan," emailed a photo of Hadley to the compliance office of the University of Utah, saying Hadley took trips to Las Vegas with a BYU booster, according to the email.

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If the allegations are true about a booster loaning Hadley money, the university could face potential sanctions. However, BYU spokesman Duff Tittle told the Deseret News that "the university has had no communication with the NCAA" regarding Hadley's suspension.

Athletes currently enrolled in a university are not allowed to receive money from anyone associated with the university, according to NCAA bylaw 12.1.2.1.6, which says, "Preferential treatment, benefits or services because of the individual's athletics reputation or skill or pay-back potential as a professional athlete, unless such treatment, benefits or services are specifically permitted under NCAA legislation."

BYU has not released the actual details of Hadley's suspension, but said "The university has determined that there was a violation of the honor code, resulting in a five-game suspension, during which time Spencer will not represent the university. Spencer will remain in school this semester and is working with the dean of students."

As with any honor code violation, BYU does not release details about actual violations.

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