The University of Tennessee received a notice of allegations from the NCAA on Tuesday after a 22-month investigation into the school's men's basketball and football programs.  In the notice, both men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl and former football coach Lane Kiffin were both cited with failing to promote an atmosphere of compliance, among other violations found.  "Receipt of the NCAA's Notice of Allegations by the University of Tennessee is another step in bringing this matter to conclusion," athletic director Mike Hamilton said in a statement. "Our institution has operated in complete cooperation with the NCAA since April 2009 as they have pursued their investigation.  "We take these allegations seriously and most items noted in this document have already been reported broadly. I would like to thank the NCAA enforcement staff for their professionalism and guidance during this process."  FULL NOTICE: Read the NCAA's report  Here is the full list of violations, per the NCAA's notice:  -- Impermissible contact with prospective student-athletes resulting from a cumulative total of 96 impermissible phone calls over a 24-month period (Aug. 1, 2007 through July 29, 2009).  -- By the head men's basketball coach: impermissible contact with prospective student-athletes during an unofficial visit, acting contrary to the principles of ethical conduct, failure to promote an atmosphere of compliance, and failure to monitor the activities regarding compliance of all assistant coaches within the men's basketball program.  -- By the head men's basketball coach and associate head coach: impermissible contact with a prospective student-athlete at his high school.  -- By the three members of the men's basketball assistant coaching staff: failure to furnish full and complete information relevant to the investigation.  The ethical conduct charge against Pearl relates to lies that he told NCAA investigators last summer when they were investigating whether high school juniors were present at Pearl's house for a cookout. Hosting high-school juniors off campus is against NCAA regulations.  As punishment, Pearl was suspended for eight conference games this season by the Southeastern Conference. The school cut his salary by $1.5 million over five years and banned him from recruiting off-campus for one year.  "The penalties imposed on our program to date have been severe, but I want to commend our student-­athletes and staff for staying focused and working through these potential distractions," Pearl said in a statement. "The support of our fans and administration has been amazing and appreciated by me and my entire family, and reminds me every day why I have the best job in the nation. I appreciate the opportunity to serve the University of Tennessee, and everyone in our basketball program is focused on finding ways to improve every day."  -- By former members of the football coaching staff: impermissible telephone contact (16 total calls) with prospective student-athletes from Jan. 3-9, 2010.  -- By a former assistant football coach: allegations relating to impermissible contacts with prospective student-athletes.  -- By a former head football coach: failure to promote an atmosphere of compliance within the football program and failure to monitor the activities regarding compliance of several assistant coaches have also been made against a former head football coach, and permitting a football recruiting intern to make impermissible contact with high school staff during a recruiting visit.  Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reported on Twitter that Kiffin, who is now the coach at Southern California, said "On the advice of my legal counsel, we cannot comment other than to say we look forward to working through the process."  According to Klein, Southern California athletics director Pat Haden said "Until [NCAA] process is completed, it would be unfair and premature for me or USC to comment on this matter.  The University of Tennessee was also cited for failing to monitor the men's basketball coach staff's telephone contacts with recruits and their relatives.  Now, the school has until May 21, 2011 to formally submit a response to the NCAA on the allegations. The school's web site reports that it is likely that it will go before the Committee on Infractions as early as June 10, and punishment from the NCAA likely won't come down until at least early August.  See photos of: NCAA, Lane Kiffin, University of Tennessee
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