This has to be a first in terms of NCAA violations. According to The Lantern, Ohio State self-reported a violation after the 4-year-old son of WR coach Zach Smith sent a text message to a recruit during the dead-period.
OSU wide receivers coach Zach Smith’s son picked up his father’s cell phone when a recruit called on May 27, and accidentally sent an automatic text message in return. The university sent a letter of education to the football coaches after the incident in regards to NCAA texting rules and phone security.
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The NCAA did not review the case as part of its interpretations philosophy, which allows for flexibility when reviewing rule violations.
