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Arizona State University’s handling of former football coach Herm Edwards’s firing has raised serious concerns about fiscal mismanagement, potential cover-ups, and the university’s fiduciary obligations. Despite evidence that Edwards knowingly violated NCAA recruiting rules during the COVID-19 pandemic, ASU agreed to a multi-million dollar separation agreement with him, while also paying out $4.4 million to Edwards. Questions have arisen about why ASU did not fire Edwards for cause, why it agreed to such a generous settlement, and whether university president Michael Crow and athletic director Ray Anderson were aware of the violations when making these decisions. The separation agreement has raised concerns about the university’s financial responsibility to students, staff, and taxpayers, particularly in light of the athletic department’s ongoing budget deficits.

Arizona State has agreed to disassociate with Regina Jackson, the mother of former quarterback Jayden Daniels, for five years after alleged recruiting violations. Daniels himself is projected as a top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and won the Heisman Trophy at LSU in 2022. Former head coach Herm Edwards has also received a five-year show-cause penalty for his role in the violations, which occurred during the COVID-19 dead period. The NCAA has determined that Edwards extensively participated in impermissible recruiting meetings with prospects, resulting in the vacating of nine of ASU’s 2021-22 wins. The investigation also led to show-cause penalties for six former staffers and current Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce, whose case will be heard separately.

Former Arizona State University (ASU) head coach Herm Edwards received a five-year show-cause penalty from the NCAA for recruiting violations involving over 30 prospects during the COVID-19 no-visit period. The punishment, which commenced on April 15, is among the most severe handed down to a coach in NCAA history. Six other former ASU staffers also received penalties ranging from three to ten years. In addition, ASU self-imposed a postseason ban for the 2023 season and will vacate nine of its wins from 2021-22 for using ineligible players.