Experts are warning Northwestern and West Virginia Universities of potential legal issues that could arise from the recent hiring of Fitzgerald and Huggins. Fitzgerald and Huggins are two former college football coaches who have been hired by the universities to lead their respective football programs.
The legal issues stem from the fact that both Fitzgerald and Huggins have been accused of violating NCAA rules in the past. Fitzgerald was accused of providing improper benefits to student-athletes while he was the head coach at the University of Michigan. Huggins was accused of providing improper benefits to student-athletes while he was the head coach at West Virginia University.
Experts are concerned that if either Fitzgerald or Huggins is found guilty of violating NCAA rules, then Northwestern and West Virginia Universities could face serious legal repercussions. This could include fines, sanctions, and even the loss of scholarships.
In order to protect themselves from potential legal issues, Northwestern and West Virginia Universities must ensure that Fitzgerald and Huggins are following all NCAA rules and regulations. They should also conduct thorough background checks on both coaches to make sure that they have not violated any NCAA rules in the past.
It is important for Northwestern and West Virginia Universities to take these steps in order to protect themselves from potential legal issues. By doing so, they can ensure that they are not putting their universities at risk of facing serious legal repercussions.