They're already trying. It's the lead story on the Register site.
"Iowa State athletic department officials had no immediate comment Tuesday about news that coaches and other athletic staff apparently made 79 phone calls to recruits in violation of NCAA rules."
Never mind that the press release issued by Iowa State -- and published in its entirety by the DMR -- specifically stated there would be no further comment, and that this "news" was provided directly by Iowa State and required no effort from the DMR other than to open an e-mail.
Is this the same thing Baylor got in trouble for, but didn't self-report?
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Actually the RAG was in grave error the way they stated that. Iowa State athletic department officials did have immediate comment - in the form of a press release. They might have a leg to stand on if they said "no further comment". The way they stated it is misleading at best, more aptly shoddy journalism.
Quality investigative journalism out of the RAG once again.
The media will blow this out of proportion, guaranteed.
We should also consider that the NCAA doesn't even consider this stuff impermissible anymore...
NCAA rule changes could spur chaos in college football recruiting - College Football - Stewart Mandel - SI.com
Another piece of controversial recruiting legislation passed by the NCAA this year is headed back to the drawing board.
The collegiate governing body received the necessary 75 override votes from Division I membership on proposal 13-3 by the Wednesday deadline, mandating a review by the Division I board of directors at its May 2 meeting.
We should also consider that the NCAA doesn't even consider this stuff impermissible anymore...
NCAA rule changes could spur chaos in college football recruiting - College Football - Stewart Mandel - SI.com