Report: Alabama coach resigned over impermissible contact
The resignation of Alabama defensive line coach Bo Davis reportedly stemmed from impermissible contact with recruits.
According to Al.com, Davis, who resigned Friday morning, is being investigated by the NCAA for “visiting multiple out-of-state recruits during a period when coaches aren’t allowed any contact with recruits.”
From Al.com:
The NCAA contacted Alabama’s compliance office regarding the situation, and Davis was questioned and caught being dishonest before eventually resigning, according to the source.
The recruits in question did not end up signing with Alabama, according to the source.
Davis had two stints under Nick Saban at Alabama. He first served as defensive line coach from 2007-2010. He left to take the same position at Texas, but returned before the 2014 season. Davis was named Rivals.com’s SEC Recruiter of the Year for the 2016 class.
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“Bo Davis has submitted his letter of resignation,” Saban said in a statement when announcing Davis’ resignation. “We appreciate all the contributions he made to the program and wish him and his family the very best in the future.”
According to Al.com’s report, Davis’ alleged violations are similar to those committed by former Florida wide receivers coach Joker Phillips, who resigned in June 2014.
The NCAA concluded that Phillips committed a Level II recruiting violation when he made contact with a prospect during a dead period in January 2014. Because Florida immediately suspended Phillips and stopped recruiting the prospect, the NCAA did not penalize the school.
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