Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Source for FoxSports.com story on Cam Newton likely violated federal law
In the
past week, Auburn QB Cam Newton has faced accusations of recruiting
violations and academic cheating. (US Presswire photo)
| Auburn's Gene Chizik defends Cam Newton |
Whoever leaked the info, however, could face legal repercussions.
According to The Buckley Amendment, a university or institution cannot release confidential information without the consent of the student.
From the UF website:
“Student directory information that can be released to the public is limited to name, class, college and major; dates of attendance; degree(s) earned; honors and awards received; local, permanent and e-mail addresses; telephone number; most recent previous educational institution attended; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; and the weight and height of members of athletic teams.”Explanation of the Buckley Amendment on the school’s website also says:
“Non-directory information, such as grades and/or disciplinary records, will not be released to a third party without express written consent of the student.”According to the FoxSports.com story, Newton allegedly had three different instances of academic cheating during his two years at Florida. The story said Newton faced expulsion at UF before leaving the school after the fall 2008 semester (although, this story says it’s unlikely Newton would have been expelled).
“We can’t comment on federally protected student records,” UF spokesman Steve McClain said.
It’s unclear who the source for the story was, but UF seems the likely place to start looking.
posted by Rachel George
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