Institution: University of Kentucky

Date: December 18, 2024

Violation Summary: Former Kentucky swimming and diving head coach Lars Jorgensen violated head coach responsibility and practice rules when he and his coaching staff directed swimming and diving student-athletes to participate in countable athletically related activities beyond what is allowed under NCAA rules. In August of 2024, the Division I Committee on Infractions approved a negotiated resolution in which the school agreed to the violations and penalties in this case. Pursuant to Bylaw 19.10.6, this negotiated resolution has no precedential value. The Division I Committee on Infractions publicly announced the agreement so the school could immediately begin serving penalties while awaiting the committee’s final decision for Jorgensen, who contested the case against him. Jorgensen’s case was resolved via written record hearing.

Penalty Summary: A three-year show-cause order for Jorgensen restricting him from all athletically related activities. Additionally, should he become employed by an NCAA member school during that time, he shall be suspended for 50% of the first season of his employment. In addition, the institution shall pay a fine of $5,000 (self-imposed) and an additional fine equivalent to 10% of the gross payout received by the Southeastern Conference as a result of Kentucky's participation in the 2022 Citrus Bowl, in which multiple ineligible Kentucky football student-athletes competed; and a vacation of team and individual records: Ineligible participation in the football program occurred during the 2021 football season as a result of violations in this case.

Involved Sports:
Football ,  Women's Swimming and Diving

Case Level: II

Involved Penalties:

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