"A pattern of noncompliance within the sport programs involved.[NCAA Bylaw 19.9.3-(k) (2015-16)]The violations detailed in Allegation Nos. 1 through 13 involveeight Level I and two Level II violations. These alleged violationsoccurred over a four-year time period and involve two differentcoaching staffs. Additionally, these alleged violations involveunethical conduct, fraudulence in connection with college entranceexams, substantial or extensive recruiting inducements and extrabenefits and impermissible conduct by representatives of theinstitution's athletics interests"
"2. Involved party [Maurice Harris (Harris), assistant football coach]:a. Aggravating factor(s). [NCAA Division I Manual Bylaw 19.9.3 (2015-16)]The enforcement staff has not identified any aggravating factorsapplicable to Harris.b. Mitigating factor(s). [NCAA Division I Manual Bylaw 19.9.4 (2015-16)]The enforcement staff has not identified any mitigating factors applicableto Harris.3. Involved party [Chris Kiffin (Kiffin), assistant football coach]:a. Aggravating factor(s). [NCAA Division I Manual Bylaw 19.9.3 (2015-16)]The enforcement staff has not identified any aggravating factorsapplicable to Kiffin.b. Mitigating factor(s). [NCAA Division I Manual Bylaw 19.9.4 (2015-16)]The enforcement staff has not identified any mitigating factors applicableto Kiffin.4. Involved party [Derrick Nix (Nix), assistant football coach]:a. Aggravating factor(s). [NCAA Bylaw 19.9.3 (2015-16)]The enforcement staff has not identified any aggravating factorsapplicable to Nix.b. Mitigating factor(s). [NCAA Bylaw 19.9.4 (2015-16)]The enforcement staff has not identified any mitigating factors applicableto Nix.NOTICE OF ALLEGATIONSCase No. 189693January 22, 2016Page No. 42__________5. Involved party [David Saunders (Saunders), former administrativeoperations coordinator for football]:a. Aggravating factors. [NCAA Bylaw 19.9.3 (2015-16)](1) Multiple Level I violations by the institution or involvedindividuals. [NCAA Bylaw 19.9.3-(a) (2015-16)]The violations detailed in Allegation Nos. 10, 11 and 13 have beenidentified by the enforcement staff to be Level I violations inwhich Saunders had direct knowledge and/or involvement.(2) Unethical conduct. [NCAA Bylaw 19.9.3-(e) (2015-16)]The violations detailed in Allegation Nos. 10, 11 and 13 involveviolations of the NCAA principles of ethical conduct.(3) Violations were premeditated, deliberate or committed aftersubstantial planning. [NCAA Bylaw 19.9.3-(f) (2015-16)]As detailed in Allegation No. 10, Saunders knowingly participatedin an exam fraud scheme that involved three then footballprospective student-athletes taking the June 2010 ACT exam inWaynesboro, Mississippi, including arranging for the then ACTtesting supervisor to complete and/or alter the prospects' answersheets in such a manner that they received fraudulent scores.Additionally, as detailed in Allegation No. 11, Saunders arrangedfor the provision of lodging, meals and/or transportation for sixthen football prospects during the summer of 2010. Saunders'actions required premeditation, deliberation and/or substantialplanning.(4) Intentional, willful or blatant disregard for the NCAA constitutionand bylaws. [NCAA Bylaw 19.9.3-(m) (2015-16)]The violations detailed in Allegation No. 10 involve fraudulence ormisconduct in connection with the ACT exams of three thenfootball prospects, conduct that is antithetical to the NCAAconstitution and bylaws.NOTICE OF ALLEGATIONSCase No. 189693January 22, 2016Page No. 43__________b. Mitigating factor(s). [NCAA Bylaw 19.9.4 (2015-16)]The enforcement staff has not identified any mitigating factors applicableto Saunders.6. Involved party [Chris Vaughn (Vaughn), former assistant football coach]:a. Aggravating factors. [NCAA Bylaw 19.9.3 (2015-16)](1) Multiple Level I violations by the institution or involvedindividuals. [NCAA Bylaw 19.9.3-(a) (2015-16)]The violations detailed in Allegation Nos. 10, 11 and 12 have beenidentified by the enforcement staff to be Level I violations inwhich Vaughn had direct knowledge and/or involvement.(2) Unethical conduct and compromising the integrity of aninvestigation. [NCAA Bylaw 19.9.3-(e) (2015-16)]The violations detailed in Allegation Nos. 10, 11 and 12 involveviolations of the NCAA principles of ethical conduct. Additionally,Allegation No. 12 involves conduct that compromised the integrityof the enforcement staff's investigation in violation of the NCAAcooperative principle.(3) Violations were premeditated, deliberate or committed aftersubstantial planning. [NCAA Bylaw 19.9.3-(f) (2015-16)]As detailed in Allegation No. 10, Vaughn knowingly participatedin an exam fraud scheme that involved three then footballprospective student-athletes taking the June 2010 ACT exam inWaynesboro, Mississippi. Additionally, as detailed in AllegationNo. 11, Vaughn arranged for the provision of lodging, mealsand/or transportation for five then football prospects during thesummer of 2010. Vaughn's actions required premeditation,deliberation and/or substantial planning.(4) Intentional, willful or blatant disregard for the NCAA constitutionand bylaws. [NCAA Bylaw 19.9.3-(m) (2015-16)]The violations detailed in Allegation No. 10 involve fraudulence ormisconduct in connection with the ACT exams of three then NOTICE OF ALLEGATIONSCase No. 189693January 22, 2016Page No. 44__________football prospects, conduct that is antithetical to the NCAAconstitution and bylaws. Therefore, the enforcement staff hasidentified this potential aggravating factor.b. Mitigating factor(s). [NCAA Bylaw 19.9.4 (2015-16)]The enforcement staff has not identified any mitigating factors applicableto Vaughn."