By John Nestor

Boise, ID, United States

The NCAA put Boise State on probation for three years Tuesday and imposed other sanctions for violations by the football program and other sports.

The sanctions included a one-year postseason ban for women's tennis and recruiting restrictions and scholarship reductions.

Some of the penalties had previously been self-imposed by the university.

"We defended the athletic program to the best of our abilities at the hearing and had hoped our self-imposed sanctions and corrective measures would be sufficient," said Boise State President Bob Kustra.

Boise State's football program had it's number of scholarships cut from 85 to 82, through the 2013-14 season. The football team will also be allowed fewer contact practices during the spring for three years.

"Like Dr. Kustra, I was surprised by the findings. I am also disappointed," said Boise State head football coach Chris Petersen. "However, it will not have an impact on our on-field efforts. At this time we are completely focused on winning Friday's game at Toledo."

The sanctions follow an NCAA investigation that found a lack of institutional controls necessary for Boise State to fully comply with NCAA rules.

The NCAA says the case included numerous major violations involving more than 75 prospects and student-athletes in five sports.

 

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NCAA Hits Boise State with Probation