Did Mel Tucker Commit NCAA Violation By Discussing Michigan With UGA Player?

With the Orange Bowl semi-final matchup just over a week away, UGA DE Nolan Smith is reportedly reaching out to Michigan State coach and former UGA DC MEl Tucker to get hints on how to defend Michigan:

Michigan State, while winning the game, gave up 33 points to the Wolverines.

According to NCAA rule, Tucker committed an NCAA violation by being in contact with Smith:

Bylaw 13.1.1.3 Four-Year College Prospective Student-Athletes. An athletics staff member or other representative of the institution’s athletics interests shall not communicate or make contact with the student-athlete of another NCAA Division I institution, or any individual associated with the student-athlete (e.g., family member scholastic or nonscholastic coach, advisor), directly or indirectly, without first obtaining authorization through the notification of transfer process.