CIAA Statement regarding North Carolina Central University Signal Device Investigation

CIAA Statement regarding North Carolina Central University Signal Device Investigation

November 1, 2005

Hampton, VA - The CIAA has received a report of an internal investigation by North Carolina Central University regarding alleged use of a prohibited signal device. NCAA Football Rules prohibit utilization of an electronic signal device by any player or coach. In the report, Chancellor James H. Ammons stated that after completing their investigation the university has absolved itself of any wrongdoing.

The correspondence sent to the conference office denies violating any NCAA regulation regarding prohibited signal devices. In the letter, Chancellor Ammons stated that a thorough investigation was conducted by Athletics Director Bill Hayes and no evidence was found to support any wrongdoing.

"The conference office has accepted the report of North Carolina Central's investigation into these particular allegations," said Leon G. Kerry, CIAA Commissioner. "We will forward this information on to our Board of Directors for their review. If necessary, we will make another statement regarding this matter," added Kerry. "However, this will not affect North Carolina Central's status in Saturday's Championship Game."