{"id":2325335,"date":"2024-08-15T19:49:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T23:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/notre-dame-suspends-swimming-program-after-corrosive-culture-and-gambling-ring-come-to-light\/"},"modified":"2024-08-15T19:58:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T23:58:02","slug":"notre-dame-suspends-swimming-program-after-corrosive-culture-and-gambling-ring-come-to-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/notre-dame-suspends-swimming-program-after-corrosive-culture-and-gambling-ring-come-to-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Notre Dame Suspends Swimming Program After &#8216;Corrosive Culture&#8217; and Gambling Ring Come to Light"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnotre-dame-suspends-swimming-program-after-corrosive-culture-and-gambling-ring-come-to-light%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2325335&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The University of Notre Dame has announced the suspension of\u2064 its men&#8217;s swimming\u200d program for a minimum of one academic year due\u2062 to a gambling scandal.\u200b An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trudeaus-d-day-proclamation-ignores-d-day-talks-about-militarys-sexual-misconduct-and-gender-based-violence\/\" title=\"Trudeau\u2019s D-Day Proclamation Ignores D-Day, Talks About Military\u2019s \u2018Sexual Misconduct And Gender-Based Violence\u2019\">external review<\/a> commissioned by the university revealed troubling behaviors within the team, including a culture that \u2063undermined the university&#8217;s standards for respect among student-athletes. The \u200dinvestigation found multiple violations of NCAA rules concerning gambling on intercollegiate events. As a result, the university emphasized the need to \u200destablish \u2064a culture of dignity\u2064 and respect, \u2063leading to \u200cthe decision\u200c to fully suspend the program. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alabama-legislature-passes-bill-banning-biological-males-from-girls-sports-in-k-12-schools\/\" title=\"Alabama Legislature Passes Bill Banning Biological Males From Girls Sports In K-12 Schools\">coaching staff<\/a> was reportedly unaware\u200b of the extent \u200cof the gambling activities, which had been effectively hidden by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-patriot-jovan-pulitzers-team-is-being-shot-at-after-they-were-given-directive-to-identify-fraudulent-ballots-in-fulton-county\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Patriot Jovan Pulitzer\u2019s Team Is Being Shot At! \u2013 After They Were Given Directive to Identify Fraudulent Ballots in Fulton County\">team members<\/a>.\u200c It was \u2062also \u200bnoted that the men\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/viral-video-of-hometown-fans-exploding-as-alaskan-teenager-wins-gold-in-stunning-upset\/\" title=\"Viral Video Of Hometown Fans Exploding As Alaskan Teenager Wins Gold In Stunning Upset\">swimming team<\/a> had engaged in creating their own betting lines on swimming performances, involving a significant number of returning swimmers. Notre Dame aims to reinforce its commitment to promoting conduct aligned with its values through this suspension.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to a gambling scandal, the University of Notre Dame has suspended its men&rsquo;s swimming program for at least one year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a statement from University of Notre Dame Vice President James E. Rohr and Director of Athletics Pete Bevacqua posted on the <a href=\"https:\/\/fightingirish.com\/mens-swimming-program-suspended-for-a-minimum-of-one-academic-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">college website<\/a>, the college hired the law firm of Ropes &amp; Gray LLP earlier this year after getting a whiff of trouble.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;The external review confirmed and expanded on our initial concerns about a deeply embedded team culture dismissive of Notre Dame&rsquo;s standards for student-athletes, including our expectation that they treat one another with dignity and respect,&rdquo; the statement said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;This independent, external review also documented numerous violations of NCAA rules prohibiting gambling on intercollegiate swimming and other athletic competitions,&rdquo; the statement said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;These findings are contrary to the University&rsquo;s values,&rdquo; the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;In order to ensure that this behavior ends and to rebuild a culture of dignity, respect, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-million-fine-levied-production-suspended-after-comedian-mocks-government-slogan\/\" title=\"Comedian&#039;s Mockery of Government Slogan Results in M Fine and Production Halt.\">exemplary conduct<\/a>, we have decided to suspend the men&rsquo;s swimming program for at least one academic year,&rdquo; the statement said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The statement said that &ldquo;the overwhelming cultural dynamic on the team necessitates a full suspension.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The statement said the coaching staff &ldquo;was not aware of gambling or the scope and extent of other troubling behaviors because team members effectively concealed such behaviors from the coaches and staff through concerted efforts.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The statement noted that staff members who had a hint of what was taking place instigated the process that led to the review.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The statement said that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/notre-dame-defends-drag-show-claims-display-isnt-counter-church-teachings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notre Dame<\/a> is serious about its &ldquo;obligation to foster a community of student-athletes who not only compete and perform at the highest level academically and athletically, but whose conduct reflects the University&rsquo;s values.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;We hope this decision sends a clear and unequivocal message reaffirming that commitment and expectation,&rdquo; the statement said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/sources-notre-dame-suspends-mens-swimming-program-one-year-after-gambling-investigation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sports Illustrated<\/a>, which cited sources it did not name, the men&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/nfl-drops-hammer-gambling-players-can-now-banished-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">swimming team<\/a> &ldquo;effectively created its own sports book for the purpose of wagering on their swimming performances.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;&rsquo;Over\/under&rsquo; lines were established for a swimmer&rsquo;s times in certain races, with wagers being placed on the outcomes,&rdquo; the report said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report said that most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/op-ed-shouldnt-cheer-rise-sports-gambling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">returning swimmers<\/a> participated in the betting ring.<\/p>\n<p>Sports Illustrated said that the cultural issues referred to did not include physical abuse.<\/p>\n<p>However, Sports Illustrated writer Pat Forde <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ByPatForde\/status\/1824154089992687856\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted on X<\/a> that the program had &ldquo;other &lsquo;corrosive culture&rsquo; issues.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The NCAA bans athletes from betting, although it has multiple levels of punishments depending upon the size of the bets and whether an athlete bet on his or her team and sport.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mm-id=\"_hu8669sm4\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/swimswam.com\/notre-dame-mens-swimming-program-suspended-a-minimum-of-1-year-after-gambling-investigation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SwimSwam<\/a>, Notre Dame&rsquo;s swimming and diving programs finished 10th at the 2024 NCAA Championships, which the swimming news outlet said was &ldquo;their best combined finish at NCAAs in school history.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; 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A statement from Vice President James E. Rohr and Director of Athletics Pete Bevacqua, published on the university&#8217;s website, revealed that the institution engaged the law firm Ropes &amp; Gray LLP earlier this year after becoming aware of potential issues. The external review conducted by the firm confirmed and elaborated on initial concerns regarding a problematic team culture that disregards Notre Dame\u2019s standards for student-athletes, particularly in terms of treating each other with dignity and respect. The review also uncovered multiple violations of NCAA regulations against gambling in intercollegiate swimming and other sports, which contradicts the university&#8217;s values.<\/p>\n<p>To address these issues and foster an environment rooted in dignity, respect, and exemplary behavior, officials have decided to suspend the men\u2019s swimming program for at least one academic year. They emphasized that a complete suspension was necessary due to the prevailing cultural dynamics within the team. The coaching staff claimed they were unaware of any gambling activities or other concerning behaviors because team members had successfully hidden these actions from them through coordinated efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The statement highlighted that some staff members who suspected wrongdoing initiated the review process. Notre Dame is committed to creating a community where student-athletes excel both academically and athletically while upholding university values in their conduct. They hope this decision sends a strong message about their commitment to these principles.<\/p>\n<p>According to Sports Illustrated\u2014citing unnamed sources\u2014the men\u2019s swimming team allegedly set up its own betting system focused on wagering on their performances, establishing &#8220;over\/under&#8221; lines for swimmers&#8217; race times with many returning athletes reportedly involved in this betting ring.<\/p>\n<p>While Sports Illustrated noted that cultural problems did not include physical abuse, writer Pat Forde mentioned there were other significant &#8220;corrosive culture&#8221; issues within the program. The NCAA prohibits athletes from engaging in betting activities but has varying penalties based on bet sizes and whether an athlete wagered on their own sport or team.<\/p>\n<p>In related news, SwimSwam reported that Notre Dame&#8217;s swimming and diving teams achieved their best combined finish at NCAAs in school history by placing 10th at the 2024 Championships<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2325336,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Notre-Dame-entry.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[38277,38278,38120,7326,38276],"class_list":["post-2325335","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-corrosive-culture","tag-gambling-ring","tag-notre-dame","tag-suspension","tag-swimming-program"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Notre-Dame-entry.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2325335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2325335"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2325335\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2325336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2325335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2325335"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2325335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}