Facebook fan site deemed violation
A North Carolina State freshman was warned by his school's compliance director to remove his fan site from the popular social networking site Facebook. The Facebook group, which was called "John Wall PLEASE come to NC STATE!!!!" was ruled as a potential violation of recruiting rules.
Student Taylor Moseley received a cease and desist letter from the N.C. State compliance directory, Michelle Lee, which warned him of "further action" if he failed to comply. This brings into question student's First Amendment rights for expressing an opinion.
The NCAA says that sites such as these attempt to influence recruits' decisions.
"I think nationally the NCAA needs to address further Facebook and how these groups play a part in recruiting," Lee said. "Is it realistic for us to be able to monitor them? What harm is a group like this causing? But as the legislation stands right now, this is the position we have to take."
Erik Christianson of the NCAA dismissed the free speech argument, saying courts have upheld the NCAA's right to set recruiting rules for members.
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