BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - LSU's internal investigation into academic misconduct found no major violations, but the university admitted ``secondary'' violations of NCAA rules in a report released Friday. <br>
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After a six-month investigation of the university's Academic Center for Student Athletes, LSU said some athletes received improper study help and help with typing, and contended those constitute ``secondary'' violations. <br>
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LSU called allegations that athletes cheated on tests, plagiarized papers and benefited from pressure on faculty to change grades unfounded. <br>
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``With one exception, no member of the athletic department was involved in the violations. The allegations were caught and corrective measures were taken before they became systemic,'' the report said. <br>
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The 82-page report will be given to NCAA, which will decide whether to conduct its own probe. <br>
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LSU Chancellor Mark Emmert said that the violations involved football players, whom he did not name. He also said two university employees have been sanctioned, but would not identify them or specify the sanctions. <br>
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The report said the allegations come mostly from two individuals who ``are attempting to link their personal issues against the university to LSU's investigation of possible NCAA rules violations.'' <br>
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LSU instructor Tiffany Mayne and graduate assistant Caroline Owen filed lawsuits against the university, alleging that they were told to change the grades of players who plagiarized papers to keep the players eligible for the 2000 Peach Bowl. Those lawsuits are in federal court in Baton Rouge. <br>
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LSU football coach Nick Saban has said was not aware of any cheating among his players. <br>
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The university began its investigation in January when academic center director Roger Grooters discovered possible violations. <br>
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LSU is still on NCAA probation for violations committed in the recruitment of former Tigers basketball player Lester Earl.
