Alabama Senator proposes NCAA restriction bill

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - An Auburn University fan in the state Senate proposed legislation Tuesday that would set out legal guidelines for NCAA investigations in the state. <br> <br> Sen. George Callahan, R-Theodore, said he decided to offer the legislation after talking to some University of Alabama fans in Mobile County. <br> <br> The National Collegiate Athletic Association recently cited Alabama for recruiting violations and levied punishment that included a reduction in football scholarships and a two-year ban on bowl appearances. <br> <br> Callahan&#39;s bill would apply the state&#39;s court procedures to athletic investigations and would make the NCAA&#39;s findings subject to review in circuit court. <br> <br> &#34;I am an Auburn fan, but I believe in fair play and that&#39;s what this legislation is all about,&#34; Callahan told the Senate<br>

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