Tennessee 'cooperating fully' with NCAA probe of recruiting hostesses

[madinmaryland]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- University of Tennessee officials say they are "cooperating fully" with the NCAA in its investigation into some of the school's football recruiting practices.

"We are concerned about the alleged activities of some members of the Orange Pride," Tennessee officials said in a statement released Wednesday.

"Both university and NCAA guidelines are a part of the Orange Pride's orientation and training. If those guidelines were violated, we will take appropriate action. Because of federal student privacy regulations, we can't comment further."

Orange Pride is one of three student admissions groups that act as "ambassadors" for the university providing campus tours, help with admissions and hosts prospective athletes and their families. The university said Orange Pride has 75 students, both men and women, as members who work with hundreds of students.

The New York Times reported on its Web site Wednesday the NCAA is probing the use of hostesses by Tennessee to attract top players. The NCAA has met with four prospects and is expected to talk to two more this week.

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