A massive scandal has surfaced in the Tennessee Volunteers team as the coach Jeremy Pruitt and his wife Casey were amid an alleged recruitment violation and spent around $60,000 in cash or gifts to players and families during recruitment.
The case has gained national media attention due to its nature, and as a result, the Vols have already fired head coach Jeremy Pruitt, and he and his wife are subjects of further investigation. Here is a small detail about the allegation and the subsequent investigation.
Who Is Casey Pruitt? Coach Jeremy Pruitt And Wife Fired
Casey Pruitt is the wife of former Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt. She has recently been involved in multiple NCAA recruiting violations in the notice of allegations presented Friday to the university.
An allegation against Casey stated that she and her husband Jeremy had violated the law and spent almost $60,000 of cash or gifts provided to players and their families.
The notice was released on Friday stating the involvement of the coach, his wife, and the recruiting staff in the case. as a result of the allegations, coast Jeremy Pruitt has been fired from his job.
Inside Casey Pruitt Recruitment Scandal
According to the NCAA, from September 2018 to March 2021, Casey gave $12,500 in cash car payments, 25 payments of $500 each, and $3,000 in cash rent payments for an unnamed Tennessee player and his mother.
The gifts were provided from the prospect’s recruitment and were continued after he started playing for the Tennessee Volunteers.
In a separate violation, Casey Pruitt allegedly arranged for a real estate agent to meet with a recruit’s family.
More About Casey And Jeremy Pruitt
Casey and Jeremy Pruitt first met in 2013 at Florida State. They dated for some time and married and are parents to three sons; Jayse, Ridge, and Flynt.
While the couple met, Jeremy was the defensive coordinator for Florida State Seminoles. Casey used to work in the NCAA compliance office.
Casey ensured the athletic department followed NCAA rules and verified student-athlete’s eligibility. She also worked as a graduate student at Troy University in the compliance office and Oklahoma athletic department.